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A little more about me…

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who feels called to walk alongside others through life’s struggles and seasons of growth. I have a heart for serving adults and college students in a variety of areas, including anxiety, OCD, grief, trauma, boundaries, relationship challenges, and identity concerns.

I earned my B.A. in Psychology from Iowa State University and then went on to get my M.S. in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University, where I studied Narcissism and its relationship with the church. I approach therapy with compassion, a desire to reflect Christ’s love, and a little bit of humor when the conversation allows. I integrate several therapeutic methods—including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Art Therapy activities—tailoring my approach to meet each person’s unique needs.

At the core of my work is a desire to help people see themselves through God’s eyes—as fully known and fully loved. I consider it a privilege to create a space where you can bring your full self — joys and sorrows alike — and find rest in biblical truth and the hope of the Gospel.

In my free time, I enjoy making art, playing music, drinking bubble tea, petting my cats, and spending time with loved ones. I have a passion to create that often involves starting a new craft, baking a new recipe, or painting a new wall in my house!

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How did I get here?

My passion for therapy began in high school, when my dad was diagnosed with cancer and my world felt like it was falling apart. I slipped into a deep depression—I struggled to get out of bed, lacked motivation, and most painfully, lost my sense of joy. As I spoke with others who had faced similar struggles, I realized how many people feel hopeless in their mental health journeys, convinced there’s no way out.

Through the support of caring people and the work of the Holy Spirit, God helped me discover that fullness of joy can be found in Him—even in the hardest seasons (James 1:2-3). God used that difficult and dark time to give me a deep desire to help others find that same joy in Christ and restore hope in their lives.