Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  • Are you experiencing stress within your personal relationships, work, home, or school?
  • Are you experiencing pain or distress from past trauma?
  • Does low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or trauma keep you spinning on a seemingly endless cycle?
  • Are you on a path of self-discovery; seeking to identify your goals, beliefs, values…a journey to become your most authentic self?
  • Are you struggling to navigate communication, conflict, or repair within your relationship?
  • Are you feeling stuck or emotionally disconnected from your partner?

If these concerns sound like you, I might be a good fit for you!

I am passionate about working with both individuals and couples, supporting you in overcoming life’s challenges and helping you create meaningful new beginnings. My focus is on guiding clients through struggles such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and navigating both intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts. I understand that each person’s journey is unique, and I approach therapy from a holistic, integrative perspective—valuing not only your challenges, but also your strengths and the wisdom you’ve gained from your experiences. 

I believe that you already have within you the resilience, behaviors, and skills needed to overcome obstacles and move toward becoming your best self. My role is to help you tap into those resources, helping you build a deeper understanding of both the external circumstances you’re facing and the internal patterns influencing your life. 

By blending multiple therapeutic techniques—such as Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other integrative methods—I can offer a personalized, dynamic approach to address your specific needs. Whether you’re working through past trauma, seeking to improve communication in a relationship, or learning to manage emotions in healthier ways, I’ll be there to guide you through the process. Together, we will navigate your healing journey, empowering you to grow, gain clarity, and discover the path forward with confidence and self-awareness 

Additionally, as a therapist specializing in couples, I create a safe space for partners to explore their emotional dynamics, repair past hurts and mistrust, and deepen their connection. By blending Emotion-Focused Therapy with an integrated approach, I help couples understand and transform the underlying emotional patterns that influence their relationship. Together, we work to build empathy, enhance communication, and foster emotional intimacy, so that both partners feel seen, heard, and valued in the relationship. It’s not just about solving problems, but about creating lasting change that helps couples grow both individually and together.” 

Individuals

Together, we will work to help you gain a deeper understanding of your emotions, recognize the triggers that fuel conflict, and develop effective, healthy coping mechanisms for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space where you can improve your communication skills, rebuild your self-esteem, and clarify your core values and beliefs. Many individuals also find that therapy provides the opportunity to heal from past wounds and traumas, allowing them to let go of emotional weight that may be holding them back. Along this journey, I’ll support you in navigating the complexities of self-discovery, while guiding you toward lasting emotional healing and growth—whether it’s improving your relationship with yourself or others. 

Couples

Couples counseling offers a supportive space to identify the root causes of conflict, strengthen communication, clarify values and beliefs, and express emotions in healthy ways. It also helps repair old wounds, heal past hurts, and rebuild trust, while enhancing intimacy and emotional connection. Through an emotionally integrated approach, I help couples not only manage stress and conflict, but also transform old patterns, fostering growth and healing that allows you to reconnect and thrive together. 

Helping couples reconnect and grow through an emotionally integrated approach—where understanding meets healing

My Experience & Training

Currently, I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate (Psy.D) at the Kanas City University School of Medical and Biosciences working on my Doctorate of Clinical Psychology degree.   

I graduated from Central Methodist University in May of 2022, with a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Clinical Counseling. 

Prior to graduate school, I graduated from Columbia College in Columbia MO (2014) with a dual degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice. 

I am trained and certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful approach for healing trauma. Additionally, I am trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), which enhances my ability to support couples in building deeper emotional connections and resolving conflicts. These specialized approaches allow me to provide comprehensive, tailored support for individuals and couples navigating trauma and relationship challenges. 

 

Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA)