Caring.Knowledgeable.Funny.Innovative.Experienced.
A therapist and coach who finally gets it.
Not your average bear
I remember standing in my college dorm room when I found out my suite mate was a psychology major. I blinked and said, “What do you even do with that?”
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​Plot twist: years later I ate my words, became a licensed therapist, and realized my work extends beyond the couch into classrooms and living rooms.
Whether you're a parent, educator, or just feeling anxious and overwhelmed, helping you navigate everyday challenges with more ease is what I do. I bring my clinical expertise to our work together so life at home, in school, or just in your own head feels a little lighter and a lot more manageable.
Didn't see this coming...
Three years after dismissing psychology, I found myself in therapy saying, “I get angry when I’m drunk, and I don’t know why.” It was shortly after my parents' divorce and the beginning of true change. Therapy helped me so much, I knew I wanted to be on 'the other side of the couch' helping others.​
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Fast forward to enrolling in the only nationally-accredited family therapy graduate program in Houston. I thought I wanted to help couples until I worked with kids. That experience plus a year-long clinical internship with families showed me where I belong: helping kids with big behaviors, parents at the end of their rope, and anxious adults navigate emotions to truly enjoy life.​
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If these experiences sound like the kind of real, freakin' person you want to work with,
I’m not saying I’m a natural... okay, yes I am.
Child's play with a purpose
Since 2011, I’ve loved helping kids through play therapy, social skills groups, and sibling sessions. But kids spend more time with parents and teachers than they do with me, so I started working with both.
Through Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I saw how powerful it is when parents have the right tools and support. Same for educators. Strengthening the bond between adults and kids creates real, lasting change. And isn't that why we're both here?
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That’s why I offer ​counseling, coaching, and trainings — to support more people and make a bigger impact.
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If this sounds like someone you'd want in your corner,
Not a mama bear
I don’t have kids of my own — not because I didn’t want to, but because life unfolded differently. Maybe that’s why I pour so much into the families I serve.
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Because I’m not parenting my own child, I stay curious about your unique experience. Instead of comparing it to mine, we focus on what works for you and your child. Together, we find personalized strategies that actually fit your parenting style and family values.
When I'm not coaching or therapizing
I spend time with God, my people, and great food. Exploring other cultures through travel (and eating) is a favorite pastime. I also love yoga, Latin dancing, mountain climbing, skiing and running.
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As a true Pisces, I can spend hours in the water — swimming, floating, or just soaking up the sun.
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Also: I believe in the healing power of laughter. And that dogs are better than cats. Yeah, I said it.