Owner and Clinical Therapist

My passion for working in healthcare and with those at end of life started from when I was young. My mom was a hospice nurse when I was growing up and her continued compassion for others is something I’ve proudly absorbed.

While I’m fortunate to still have my mom with me, I’ve now counseled many who unfortunately can’t say the same. Grief and Illness hits us all differently, and my social work education helps me to see both the beauty and challenge of this and be able to pivot to support you in a way that you need most.

I’ve been companioning those with illness for over 10 years, with 6 years as a hospice social worker. I’ve dedicated my entire professional career to this work, and enjoy leaning into some of the toughest conversations most of us will ever have. I frequently draw on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), education, and mindfulness. 

I enjoy camping, backpacking, hiking, biking, a good picnic, and finding the most beautiful Colorado sunset spots.

Contracted Clinical Therapist

I have 10+ years of experience working with those across the spectrum of life stages, from babies in the NICU through aging adults in nursing facilities. My experience working in a variety of health care settings and community-based mental health settings helps me to meet your unique needs while also understanding the barriers and challenges you might be facing. I specialize in supporting people experiencing: physical health issues, including chronic pain, progressive/advanced illness, and end of life; grief and loss; medical trauma through the lifespan, including pregnancy loss and complications; caregiving for someone with a physical illness and/or serious mental illness. 

I draw on a a variety of therapeutic approaches including a strong trauma-informed perspective. I often incorporate harm reduction techniques, education, Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. 

I strongly believe that each person is the expert on themselves and I’m passionate about helping people to develop coping skills to navigate major life changes. I view my role as knowing the range of tools that might be helpful; whether this is your first time seeking counseling or you’ve already got a good foundation, we’ll utilize your self-expertise and work together to build on what you’ve already put in place and shed what’s not working for you. 

In my free time, I love spending time with my two young children and watching professional wrestling.