Human by Nature. Therapist by trade.
I was born in Austin, Texas and lived there for over 20 years. From the time I was small I can remember being fascinated by people’s experiences and the stories they told about them. When I wasn’t people watching I would read books, watch movies, and write my own stories for hours. As I went into young adulthood and was feeling pressured to choose a profession, the arena of film and television seemed the best fit for me. I attended the University of Texas at Austin where would receive a BS in Radio-Television-Film. For the first 3 years of college I was a typical student and I truly enjoyed learning such an artistic trade. Surely, I thought, my future lies in Hollywood.
Three weeks after my 21st birthday, my life was changed forever. Early one Thursday morning, as I was driving into the city, a drunk driver came around a corner and hit my car head on. I was taken by helicopter to a local hospital and in surgery within hours of the accident. For the next 4 years I struggled to heal physically and emotionally. I battled depression, PTSD, and a body I thought to still be broken.
I reached a point where I knew I could continue no longer and I finally sought help. My therapist helped me find my way back from that breaking point and towards myself once again.
It was during this process that I realized that becoming a therapist was the right next step for me. What I value most in this life are other people, their stories, and their relationships. What better way to use my passion than to become a therapist and support others in living their stories? I enrolled at Regis University of Denver and completed a Masters of Arts Degree in Counseling. Since beginning down this path I have had the honor of working with many unique individuals in extremely different places in their lives, each one working towards creating a more fulfilling and authentic story to live by.
Today…
I have been in private practice in Colorado since 2013 and have loved every minute of it. I have been trained and received certificates in Applied Existential Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR Level I & II. Fundamentally I believe that we all have the ability to create the lives we want most but sometimes life events and the limiting self beliefs they may create can get in the way of this. Traumas like car accidents, unhealthy family systems and relationships, or a devastating loss can cause us to lose touch with our true selves; so much so that we may realize we have been living in survival mode for a long time. With the support of a therapist, I believe we can often find our way to thriving—living with passion, presence, and stability.