I’m here to help you feel seen and heard. I created a space for your experiences to be processed with without judgement.
I use the Internal Family Systems model of therapy and other evidence based approaches to guide you into a more compassionate relationship with yourself, which leads to deeper connections with others, and translates into more meaningful work in the world.
At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that you already have the internal resources to heal from your past and to grow into the most authentic version of yourself. Let’s tap into those resources together!
Therapy with me is…
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I believe your time and energy matter, and I work thoughtfully to ensure that each session has a sense of direction and purpose. While the process may not always be linear, it is never aimless—we move with clarity and intention guided by your goals and what feels most meaningful to you.
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I see our work as a partnership, where your insights, experiences, and inner wisdom are highly valued. Using my clinical guidance, we make decisions together—about what to explore, how to move forward, and what feels most helpful in the moment. I have specialized training and you are the expert on your life. I am here to support you with curiosity, compassion, and perspective.
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My hope in each session is that we are actively working toward meaningful change. I will help you stay connected to what matters most—whether that’s gaining insight, shifting patterns, or finding relief from what feels heavy. We focus on what’s truly helpful, so our time together feels purposeful and grounded in lasting change.
My Training & Education
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Bachelor’s s Degree completed in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University in August, 2004.
Master’s Degree earned in Counseling from Asbury Seminary in May, 2007.
Licensed Professional Counselor in three different states (Kentucky, Texas, and Missouri) and in multiple clinical settings for 18 years prior to opening my private practice in St. Louis.
Approved Clinical Supervisor by the Missouri Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
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Internal Family Systems, Level 1 Training
Internal Family Systems, Level 2 Training - A Compassionate Approach to Addictions and Eating Disorders
Internal Family Systems Online Circle (6 month program)
Internal Family System Continuity (12 month program)
Brainspotting Therapy, Phase 1
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Therapists and Helping Professionals on the edge of burn out.
Chronic dieters who want to change their relationships with food and live with less body criticism.
Adults who feel stuck in old patterns of thinking/behavior.
Parents who want to create a stronger connections with their kids.
“I will not rescue you, for you are not powerless. I will not fix you, for you are not broken. I will not heal you, for I see you in your Wholeness. I will walk with you through the darkness as you remember your light.”
-A Medicine Woman’s Prayer
