My approach to psychotherapy is rooted in offering a non-judgmental, empathetic, and safe environment to explore, confront, dream, integrate, and understand the self, others, and the world. While I draw from a person-centered approach and am primarily eclectic– meaning I will utilize various theories and interventions as they become appropriate– I understand and help my clients to understand themselves through a psychodynamic lens. This means we look to understand ourselves through our subconscious and past experiences, such as through early attachments. Other modalities that inform my practice include cognitive therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, sand-tray therapy, trauma-informed, mindfulness, and more.

My style of therapy will be compassionate, empathetic, honest and direct, humorous at times, and ultimately wanting the best for you. My space is your space. My time, my ears and other senses are yours to understand yourself. Through all of this and a strong connection, I hope to help you identify the changes and abilities for those changes that you eagerly desire. 

I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arizona, as well as a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northern Arizona University. I have eight total years of experience working in the mental/behavioral health field. 

A bit about me beyond therapy: I am an Arizona native who has found that 10 degrees in Iowa is somehow equally as cold as 65 degrees in Arizona!  I live with my husband, who we all have to thank for making me a better person and therapist, as well as our big, yellow lab girl named Moose. I enjoy oil painting, hunting, and guiding big game hunts in Arizona and Mexico. And at the very bottom, center, and top of my heart is my God, who I prayerfully depend upon to empower me to do the work laid out before me. I hope to spread His goodness to each person I’m privileged to serve.