
One of the core beliefs I hold as a therapist is that the clients I work with are not beyond redemption. The work of therapy is engaging with some of the darkest, scariest, and most fragile elements of peoples’ lives. Many of my clients come into my office believing these areas are beyond repair. I love getting to walk with clients as they start to see progress in the facets of their life that they believed were destined for failure.
I certainly don’t want to pretend this work is instantaneous or easy. Like cleaning an open wound, there is often a process that can hurt and be painful, but this is necessary in order for healing to occur. As a therapist, I get to hold onto the hope that clients can and will see change occur. I’ve loved getting to walk with hundreds of clients to see meaningful change.
Therapeutically, my approach is client-centered and integrative. The main modalities that I work out of are Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and attachment. I am someone who loves to laugh, and I find being able to bring humor into the therapeutic relationship can make discussing the issues that bring my clients in for care far more approachable.
After graduating from Azusa Pacific University with my BA in Christian Ministries, I spent three years living in Turkey working with Middle Eastern refugees. My time in Turkey helped me decide to earn my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Denver Seminary, which I finished in 2022.
As a therapist, I operate from a number of different modalities, including person centered, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), internal family systems (IFS), and attachment theory.
When I’m not working, I’m generally doing some stereotypical outdoor Colorado activity, enjoying a cup of coffee on my porch swing, or watching my Seattle Sports teams.