I am a Licensed Professional Counselor–Mental Health (LPC-MH), Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). I am a native of South Dakota and grew up in Vermillion, where I developed a passion for understanding people and supporting others through life's challenges. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of South Dakota in 2014, followed by my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2017.

After graduating, I began my career in residential treatment, working with adolescents and adults experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This experience provided a strong foundation in treating complex trauma, addiction, emotional dysregulation, and the many challenges that often accompany these struggles. Since then, I have continued to expand my knowledge and clinical skills to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals facing a wide range of concerns.

Today, I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, relationship challenges, behavioral concerns, addiction, codependency, low self-esteem, parenting struggles, grief, borderline personality disorder, and life transitions.

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual's unique needs. I am trained in Brainspotting, an evidence-based, brain-body approach that helps process trauma, emotional distress, and other deeply held experiences. I also incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and offer individual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training to help clients build emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills. By integrating these approaches, I strive to help clients heal at both the emotional and neurological levels while developing practical tools for everyday life.

Working from a place of grace and helping people feel genuinely accepted is at the heart of my practice. I believe healing begins when people feel seen, heard, and understood. I meet each client where they are, honoring the experiences, pain, and resilience that have shaped their journey. To me, grace means offering compassion and acceptance without judgment, creating a safe space where growth and healing can occur.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from yourself or others, or struggling to overcome life's challenges, you do not have to navigate them alone. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can gain insight, build resilience, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. It would be an honor to walk alongside you in your healing journey, and I look forward to helping you take the next step.