I believe meaningful change begins with curiosity. When we feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck, there is often more happening beneath the surface than meets the eye.

Some patterns developed as ways of protecting something important. Some relational dynamics reflect attachment needs that have never had the opportunity to be fully understood. And sometimes we can recognize a pattern clearly without knowing how to shift it.

I believe each person has inherent worth and value. My role is to guide you in making sense of what lies beneath the surface, so you can live more fully from that place—in how you understand yourself, relate to others, and move through the world.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed in Illinois & Tennessee

M.A., Marriage & Family Therapy
Wheaton College, IL.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Level 1 Trained · IFS Institute
Practicum Trainer — 120+ hours

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Hold Me Tight® / Created for Connection Facilitator
Training and experiential work alongside leaders in EFT

Prepare/Enrich the world’s most researched couples assessment - Certified Facilitator

Trauma & Attachment
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certified
Additional training in attachment-based and relational approaches

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.

That experience has shaped how I practice. Rather than applying a model mechanically, I pay attention to the person in front of me, the relationship between us, and what may be unfolding beneath the presenting concern.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Illinois and Tennessee, with more than 14 years of experience in counseling and coaching. My clinical work has been shaped by years of working with people through complex seasons of life, alongside continued education and experiential training that has deepened how I understand change, relationships, and healing.

I hold an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Wheaton College. 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 facilitated more than 120 hours of IFS practicum training for clinicians, supporting therapists as they develop greater confidence and skill in the model.

My training in EFT has further deepened my understanding of attachment and the patterns that shape our closest relationships. I am also trained as a Hold Me Tight® /Created for Connection facilitator and certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), bringing additional perspectives for working with relational wounds, trauma, and the ways past experiences can continue to shape the present.

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.