I’m not a therapist who will sit quietly, nod occasionally, and leave you wondering what I’m thinking.

I’ll be present with you. I’ll ask questions. I’ll notice patterns and gently point them out. Sometimes we’ll slow things down and explore what’s underneath the anxiety, perfectionism, or need to keep moving. Other times, we’ll get very practical about what might actually help when you walk out of my office.

And there will probably be some humor along the way.

I believe therapy can hold both depth and practicality. Understanding yourself matters, but insight alone doesn’t always change your life. Our work is about taking what you begin to understand about yourself and figuring out what it means for the way you actually live.

I won’t expect you to show up perfectly for therapy. You don't need to know exactly what you want to talk about, explain everything eloquently, or have a profound realization every week. You get to show up as you are.

My own experiences with perfectionism and overwhelm have shaped the way I understand this work.

I know how easy it is to believe that if you could just accomplish the next thing, get a little more organized, work a little harder, or finally get everything under control, then you would be able to relax and enjoy your life.

Except the finish line keeps moving.

That experience has given me a particular appreciation for working with people who are incredibly capable but exhausted by the pressure they place on themselves. I’m not interested in helping you become less ambitious or care less about the things that matter to you.

I’m interested in helping you create a life where the things you accomplish don’t come at the expense of the person accomplishing them.

My work is grounded in humanistic and relational therapy, which means our relationship matters. I want therapy to be a place where you feel genuinely known rather than analyzed from across the room.

I also draw from attachment and emotion focused approaches and incorporate practical strategies when they’re useful. Rather than forcing you into one particular therapy model, I tailor our work to what you need and where we are in the process.

Sometimes that means understanding why a pattern developed in the first place. Sometimes it means learning to tolerate an uncomfortable feeling without immediately trying to fix it. Sometimes it means practicing a boundary, challenging an old belief, or figuring out what you want when you stop making decisions based on everyone else's expectations.

Usually, it’s a combination.

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me planning a trip, trying a new restaurant, spending time with my family and friends, or finding an excuse to be outside. I appreciate good conversation, curiosity, humor, and people who are willing to be real.

I’m also continually learning, both professionally and personally. After more than 15 years in this field, I still believe there is always more to understand about people, relationships, and what helps us create meaningful change.

And yes, I’m a therapist who is still very much a human being figuring out life alongside everyone else.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with more than 15 years of experience in private practice, crisis assessment, and supporting people through anxiety, perfectionism, relationship concerns, life transitions, grief, eating concerns, and other challenges.

My training includes relational and humanistic psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused and attachment-based therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), eating disorders, grief, somatic approaches, and Brainspotting.