I always knew I would do something in the "helping world." In high school, I learned about art therapy and declared, to my friends and art teacher, that I would become an art therapist one day. After settling in to undergrad coursework, psychology alone didn't seem quite right. I knew the power of the creative process from personal experience and I revisited my declaration, trusting that a Masters degree in Art Therapy was the next step.

After having my daughter and experiencing life as a parent, I felt a familiar calling. I knew that supporting birthing and parenting people during pregnancy and early parenthood was important work. My training in neurodiverse-affirming therapy has expanded my work to include supporting Autistic adults and ADHDers in individual and couples therapy.

As a queer therapist, I understand that it can be essential to know that the therapy space is affirming. In addition to connecting with people during their perinatal experiences, I also work with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community seeking support around mental health and identity exploration.

I opened my private practice in 2015, after several years working in mental health agencies, with the intention to serve others, but I knew I could create a space to hold more types of healing and growth. It was then that my vision for a group art therapy practice was born.

I do what I do at Alexandria Art Therapy because the world doesn't talk about mental health enough in an affirming space. I’m here to support you, and other folks like you, through these (often chaotic) years - to help you realize you aren't alone, what you’re feeling is common, and wellbeing is possible.