Much of what I recall from early life involved longing and loneliness. In my childhood home, I was the scapegoat, always to blame. Over time, I began to believe that everything was my fault. My childhood experiences led to frequent emotional triggers in my teens and early adult life. At the time, I did not realize what I now know to be true: 

Unresolved trauma responses led me to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and easily triggered.

Although it is easy to look back now and realize that my childhood was a big part of my “why,” I did not know I wanted to be a therapist until I took my first psychology class. When my career began as a school counselor, I had the opportunity to support kids through their struggles. Quickly, I discovered my true passion: working with chronic trauma survivors. 

I was initially trained in traditional talk therapy (most therapists are). It was not until I experienced EMDR for myself that everything changed. 

My first EMDR therapy session felt like someone had finally turned the lights on. 

EMDR transformed how I saw my healing, and I wanted to share that with my clients. The most powerful part of this work is witnessing clients realize they are not to blame and that how they learned to survive does not reflect their worth. Healing is not just about understanding the past—it is about creating real, lasting change in the present. And that’s what I help my clients do.

I am dedicated to supporting you in making lasting changes that allow you to step out of survival mode and into a life where you feel safe, valued, and in control. Together, we will process the impact of trauma and build the skills needed to approach relationships and daily life with confidence.

My “Why” Story