I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Weber State University and earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas, which I completed in 2023.

My career as a therapist began in the field of oncology, where I supported individuals and families coping with grief, chronic illness, and end-of-life challenges. In this setting, I addressed a wide range of concerns, including adjustment to illness, communication barriers, body image struggles, and the search for meaning in suffering. These experiences not only shaped my clinical foundation but also had a profound impact on my personal growth. I carry with me the wisdom and resilience shared by my patients and their families every day in my work as a therapist.

During my graduate training, I completed my MSW practicum with Connections Counseling, where I deepened my skills in trauma-informed care and worked with individuals navigating life transitions, emotional distress, and complex relational dynamics.

Over the past eight years, I’ve gained both personal and professional experience supporting families navigating the challenges of raising children with Type 1 diabetes and gender-diverse identities, including transgender teens. These experiences have deepened my empathy for parents and caregivers facing complex emotional and practical decisions—and have inspired my passion for helping families build resilience, connection, and understanding in the face of uncertainty.

My clinical specialties include:

• Supporting parents of children with chronic illness, especially Type 1 diabetes

• Counseling parents of transgender teens navigating identity, safety, and family dynamics

• Working with individuals experiencing complex or complicated grief

• Guiding clients through life transitions such as career change, divorce, or caregiving

A more recent and evolving area of focus is my work with men healing from developmental trauma. Many of the men I work with grew up receiving messages like “man up” or “get over it,” leading them to suppress emotion, disconnect from their inner world, and express pain through anger or withdrawal. These early experiences of emotional neglect or invalidation often go unrecognized, yet they shape patterns of self-protection, shame, and relational disconnection well into adulthood.

I am committed to helping men recognize these patterns, release shame, and learn to reconnect—with themselves and with others. When men are supported in exploring their emotions without judgment, they often become more grounded, less reactive, and more receptive to meaningful connection.

I’m deeply curious and always learning. I value the richness of people’s lived experiences and seek to integrate new therapeutic approaches to meet the evolving needs of the individuals and families I serve.