Same Day and Evening Appointments | East Lansing, Ann Arbor & Telehealth Across Michigan | 517-481-2133
You’ve been through things that were never your fault, but you can’t seem to shake the self-blame. Whether it was abuse, trauma from relationships, the invisible weight of service, witnessing something terrifying, or surviving a crisis or accident, the impact still echoes in your life. Or perhaps you have simply struggled with depression and anxiety for years without knowing why. You’re strong in so many ways, but old the triggers, intrusive memories, and self-doubt still creep back in. Relationships feel heavy. Sleep is a battle. And you wonder if you’ll ever feel at peace.
I help adults with complex trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression reclaim their sense of self. I have been told I present with a genuine warmth that helps people feel safe, and I hope that means the hard work of healing will feel more like sitting with someone who truly understands than a stuffy therapy session. I like to blend an informal, relaxed, client-centered style with somatic-informed techniques and the structure of evidence-based trauma therapies. That means you can sprawl out on the couch, sip your favorite beverage during sessions, or simply breathe here while knowing the work we are doing is grounded in proven, effective treatment. My priority is creating a safe, judgement-free space where you feel accepted and seen so we can do the deep healing work together and move you toward a place of true soul rest.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Michigan State University and my Bachelor’s in Social Work from Spring Arbor University. For more than a decade, I’ve supported survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other trauma, loss, and life transitions through counseling and advocacy. My experience also includes an internship at MSU’s Dementia Care Lab where I supported older adults with cognitive decline and their caregivers. I have had the privilege of working with culturally diverse clients, including multilingual individuals, refugees, and underserved communities.
Outside of work you can find me belly-laughing with my family while playing Quiplash, relaxing while binge watching Gilmore Girls with my teens, and getting an endorphin flood from snuggling my fur babies.