My journey to becoming a therapist has been anything but linear, and I believe that’s made me a better one. I studied psychology at Southern Methodist University with the intention of becoming a therapist, but took an unexpected turn first. I spent years building a career in the arts, an experience that deepened my understanding of human creativity, vulnerability, empathy, and expression. These lessons continue to inform my work today. 

Having benefited from the transformative power of therapy in my own life, I decided to return to my goal of becoming a therapist. As I explored social work I immediately connected with the profession’s core values of respecting the dignity and worth of individuals, social justice, and the importance of human relationships. I earned my Masters of Social Work at the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work, serving in community mental health and addiction recovery before opening my private practice.

I live in Norwalk, Connecticut with my husband, our two college-age kids, and our Miniature Schnauzer, Happy.