My journey began in 2006, after graduating with a bachelor's degree in fine art and looking for ways to use my artistic background to work with people. Initially I became a preschool teacher at a creative-curriculum school. As an artist and educator, I was struck by how my students embodied a natural gift for play and creativity, and I enjoyed cultivating that gift in my classroom. My students were curious, brave, exploratory, and played freely into each unfolding of their days. I soon came to believe that if this intrinsic creative drive is fostered in an educational environment, then true learning can thrive.

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In 2012, after several years of teaching, painting, and writing, I began my master's in Community Counseling at Regis University in Denver — operating under the same belief that creativity promotes learning and growth. What I found through my training in mental healthcare, personal experience with psychotherapy, and ongoing relationships with my adult clients, is that the therapeutic process is a wonderfully creative and transformative one. 

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My early practical experience involved conducting individual and group therapy with at-risk youth and supportive family members and serving as peer support for children and families grieving the death of a loved one. While this earlier work was challenging, helping children who had been abused or who had lost a parent or sibling to death, I will never forget the relationships that I forged. Through this work I learned that I am most passionate about helping and supporting adults who have experienced adversity as young children. 

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Now, as a private practitioner, I enjoy the process of working collaboratively with all different types of people to uncover meaningful paths towards wellbeing. While my approach is primarily integrative — I draw from different therapeutic modalities and areas of expertise to fit the unique experiences, personalities, and needs of my diverse clients — I am strongly influenced by Jungian Psychology. Jungian Theory recognizes the arts and free expression as a valuable part of healing. I have knowledge in the areas of depression, anxiety, social fears/anxiety, addiction, anger, confidence, parenting, and relationship difficulties. My side-work involves advocating for children whose parents are in court disagreeing over custody rights. 

 

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. 

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Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions about my background and approaches. I look forward to hearing from you.