About Me

Education, Affiliations, and Trainings

  • MO Licensed Clinical Social Worker (License #2020032904)

  • Master of Social Work, Saint Louis University, focus on youth and adolescent clinical practice

  • EMDR Trained, in process of obtaining certification

  • DBT Trained

  • Safe Zoned Trained

  • WPATH Member (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) starting 1/1/24

a little about my work life

My professional work has focused primarily on working with youth, families, and young adults. I have worked with first generation college students, folks healing from sexual trauma, multilingual individuals newly arrived to the United States, people engaging in self harming behaviors or struggling with suicidal ideation, and/or trans and non-binary youth who have experienced rejection from their caregivers or support system. In addition to these particular presentations, some common concerns I treat are depression, anxiety, and trauma.

As a white queer cis woman (pronouns: she/her), I have worked to develop an intersectional lens, making sure to hold space for folks with varying identities. I hope to provide a comfortable and non-judgemental environment where clients can safely show up as their authentic selves. Sessions may incorporate mindfulness, emotion exploration, taking a closer look at memories, and/or coping ahead for future situations. While the specific treatment frameworks that I am trained in are helpful, I believe that it is the strength of the therapeutic relationship is most important in guiding folks towards change and transformation.

a little about my personal life

I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to St. Louis in 2012 after completing my undergraduate program at Miami University. While I predominately watch women’s sports I will claim being a Bengals fan and don’t have an interest in baseball (outside of a good hotdog), so don’t fret if you are a Cardinals fan. I am a proud member of the queer community and value providing culturally responsive and identity affirming therapy. I enjoy exploring parks and playgrounds with my spouse and little one, trying out new recipes, coffee, taking care of my house plants, and shamelessly watching reality TV.