I’m naturally a curious person. As the youngest of four children, and the only girl, I always wondered how the world worked and why people acted the way they did - especially boys! For most of my childhood I aligned myself as a “tomboy.” My world revolved around sports, competition, hiding my emotions and “being strong.”  As I grew into adolescence and my feminine side could no longer hide, I have spent my life learning to balance and appreciate the dance of the masculine and feminine energies that reside within. Along this journey I yearned for connection and to understand how others approach their life struggles and what tools have supported them. 

Fresh out of college I began my high school teaching career at an all boys high school. As well as teaching multiple classes, I coached the freshman boys soccer team. I then moved on to teach at an all girls high school and eventually at a co-ed middle school and high school. I worked in education for over ten years holding various positions including English and Religious Studies Teacher, Campus Ministry Coordinator,  Director of Service Learning, Soccer and Swim Coach, and School Counselor. My passion for psychotherapy stems from my work as an educator. I found that many of my students were seeking more than just a textbook education, they wanted to grow more deeply as a person and questioned the how of life. Earning my masters degree and becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist allows me to take that journey further with clients.