I didn't come to this work just through studying psychology. I came to it through my own experiences of trying to understand myself and the people around me.

I grew up as a Gen-X military BRAT, moving every two or three years and living in different countries. Those experiences shaped me in a lot of ways. I became curious, adaptable, and attentive to other people. I also learned early on that life doesn't always unfold the way we expect, and that understanding something doesn't necessarily make it easier to navigate.

Eventually, I found my own way into therapy. I had plenty of insight into myself, but there were things I couldn't work through with insight alone. My experience of being in therapy, of having someone genuinely interested in understanding me, had a lasting influence on how I think about this work.

I began as someone trying to understand my own experiences and generational patterns. Somewhere along the way, that curiosity became a desire to sit alongside others as they explored their own.

What I Believe

I believe that being human is complicated. We develop ways of navigating life based on what we've experienced, what we've needed, and what was available to us at the time. Those ways of responding often make sense, even when they cause us difficulty later.

I'm not particularly interested in deciding which parts of someone need to be fixed. I'm much more interested in understanding how those parts came to be, what they've been trying to accomplish, and what they might need now.

I also believe that growth happens in relationship. For some people, therapy may be one of the first places they've experienced being genuinely heard and understood without having to become someone different. I know how meaningful that experience can be.

And I believe that life will always involve some uncertainty. We can't control everything that happens to us, but we can develop a different relationship with ourselves and greater trust in our ability to navigate what comes.

To me, therapy is about connecting with yourself, not dismantling yourself.

A Bit About Me

Outside of therapy, I'm an avid reader, a lover of pine trees, and always happy to spend time with dogs and cats. I love fantasy and historical fiction, particularly Brandon Sanderson and Robin Hobb, and I can easily disappear down a rabbit hole learning about some period of history.

Music has always been a big part of my life. I was a raver in the '90s, have seen Depeche Mode more times than I can easily count, and these days I'm also a big fan of K.Flay.

I've always been fascinated by how people work, from the brain and nervous system to the ways we make meaning of our experiences. That curiosity extends beyond psychology. I've been drawn to Buddhism and Taoism for much of my life, particularly their perspectives on interconnectedness, impermanence, and learning to live with uncertainty.

I value connection, curiosity, and the ongoing work of understanding ourselves and each other. I also believe it's important to remain aware of power and privilege, including my own, and to continue learning from experiences and perspectives different from mine.

My Experience and Training

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Austin, Texas, with specialized training and experience in developmental trauma, dissociation, and working with DID and OSDD systems.

My approach is integrative, drawing from parts work, EMDR, Coherence Therapy, mindfulness, somatic approaches, and interpersonal neurobiology. I'm particularly interested in how emotional learning shapes our responses and how new experiences can help those patterns shift.

An important part of my professional development has been learning from clinicians and educators with lived experience of neurodivergence, including dissociation. I believe their perspectives are essential to understanding this work, and they continue to inform how I practice.

I'm also passionate about helping other therapists better recognize and understand dissociation, an area that receives far too little attention in most clinical training.

My practice is affirming of neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, polyamorous, and ethically non-monogamous adults. I offer therapy in person in Austin and virtually throughout Texas.