Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade as a special educator — supporting students labeled with behavioral or emotional disorders, many of whom were navigating trauma, poverty, and systems that weren’t built with them in mind. I loved that work. And over time, I began to see how often those very systems failed the kids I cared so deeply about — and, eventually, how they failed me, too.
 

That led me into the world of holistic healing. I became a licensed massage therapist, Reiki Master Teacher, and registered yoga teacher. I opened my own brick-and-mortar wellness space, where I supported clients through bodywork, energy healing, and spiritual care. For a while, it felt like home.
 

Then, in my 30s, I had a stroke that changed everything. The healing that followed — physical, emotional, spiritual — wasn’t linear, but it was honest. In time, that journey called me back into a helping profession in a new way. I returned to school and became a therapist, carrying with me everything I’d learned from the classroom, from the treatment room, and from my own recovery.
 

Today, I integrate both traditional therapy and holistic healing into my work — but always with clear, evidence-based, and ethical boundaries. Therapy and holistic services are offered as entirely separate paths. If you work with me as your therapist, I hold that space with care and structure. If you seek energy work, intuitive guidance, or somatic support, I meet you there just as intentionally — but outside the clinical frame.
 

As a therapist, I show up with warmth, authenticity, and a deep respect for your pace. I don’t claim to have all the answers — but I do believe in your right to take up space, to be heard, and to come home to yourself. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, feminist-aligned, and rooted in social justice and decolonizing care.
 

And while I may be the one holding the clinical license, I’m not the only one in the room. My four animal companions — Luna, Lilly, Chance, and Charlie — serve as emotional support mystics, comedic relief, and co-regulation specialists on standby.
 

If any part of this feels like home to you, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.