I don’t believe meaningful change begins with fixing what is wrong with us. It begins with becoming curious about what is happening.

Sometimes the patterns we most want to change developed as ways of protecting something important. Sometimes the ways we relate to others reflect attachment needs that have never had the opportunity to be fully understood. And sometimes we simply find ourselves repeating patterns we can see clearly but don’t yet know how to shift.

My role is to help create the space to slow down, understand what is underneath those patterns, and discover new possibilities for how you can relate to yourself and others.

The goal is not to become someone different.

It is to become more fully yourself.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, in Illinois and Tennessee, with more than 14 years of experience in counseling and coaching. My work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people—how our experiences shape us, how protective patterns develop, and how we can create meaningful change without losing the parts of ourselves that have helped us survive and adapt.

My clinical work draws from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), trauma-informed care, and attachment-based approaches. I am Level 1 trained in IFS and have had the opportunity to assist with IFS Institute trainings, including working alongside founder Richard Schwartz and other experienced IFS leaders. I have also completed training in EFT and am a trained Hold Me Tight® / Created for Connection facilitator, and I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

These experiences have shaped how I sit with clients: with curiosity rather than judgment, attention to what is happening beneath the surface, and respect for the wisdom and protective intentions within each person.

My experience extends beyond formal training. I have spent years learning not only about therapeutic models, but experiencing how they come alive in the room—with real people, complex relationships, and moments that cannot always be captured in a textbook.

I have also facilitated more than 120 hours of therapist practicum training with the IFS Institute, supporting clinicians as they develop greater confidence and skill in the model.

This combination of clinical experience, experiential learning, and teaching informs the way I work with both clients and clinicians.