About Me
My why
I decided become a therapist to give to others what my past therapists gave to me: A safe space to share hurt and vulnerabilities; An understanding of the patterns that are keeping things stuck; The skills needed to begin to change and the confidence to do it.
I won’t be the right therapist for everyone, and that’s okay. But I can be the right therapist for some, and I think that’s really important.
Education & Licensure
Masters of Counseling in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Oregon State University - Bend, OR - 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Human Development & Family Studies - University of Nevada Reno - Reno, NV - 2012
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Nevada (#CP5597-R) & Licensed Professional Counselor - Oregon (#C7673)
Experience & Qualifications
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD - Training completed through Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute (IOCDF) | 2025
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Training completed through an EMDRIA approved program | 2018
Throughout my career and training, I have focused on working with children, youth and families. I have experience working in rural community mental health, non-profit agencies, and outpatient group private practice. I opened my solo private practice in 2024 in Reno, NV
Recreation
I enjoy taking my dogs out on our abundant local trails, backpacking in the Sierra Nevadas, playing golf, snowboarding, taking road trips with my husband, enjoying warm (or cold!) lake days, playing Yahtzee and cribbage, and cooking.