I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns they find themselves returning to. I see therapy as a collaborative process — one that creates space to slow down, pay closer attention, and begin responding to life with greater awareness, flexibility, and intention. My hope is to offer a grounded and supportive environment where people feel safe enough to be honest, curious, and fully human.

Before entering the counseling field, I spent many years working as a photographer and educator. Those experiences deeply shaped the way I relate to people today. Photography taught me to notice nuance, emotion, and the stories unfolding beneath the surface, while years of teaching helped me value patience, connection, and the importance of creating spaces where people feel seen and understood. Over time, those interests naturally led me toward therapy and the meaningful work of walking alongside people through change, grief, conflict, uncertainty, and growth.

My approach to therapy is relational, experiential, and grounded in attachment-focused and existential-humanistic perspectives. I often incorporate ideas from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based approaches, and other collaborative methods depending on the needs of each client. Rather than focusing only on symptom reduction or quick solutions, I’m interested in helping people understand the deeper emotional, relational, and nervous system patterns that shape the way they move through life.

Outside the therapy room, I’m drawn to creative and reflective practices that help me stay connected to myself and the world around me. I enjoy bird-watching, hiking, music, art, reading, and spending time with my family here in Middle Tennessee, where I’ve lived for many years. These parts of my life continue to shape the way I think about attention, relationships, presence, and the ongoing practice of becoming more fully ourselves.