I’ve always been interested in the many ways people communicate what they are experiencing, especially when words are not enough.

My background in education gave me an early appreciation for how children make sense of the world through play, movement, imagination, relationships, and the environments around them. That continues to shape how I work today, not only with children, but with adults too. Somewhere along the way, many of us learn that being an adult means becoming very verbal, very composed, and very good at explaining ourselves. But that is not always how our emotions, memories, or relationships actually work.

Sometimes something becomes clearer while talking. Other times it comes through an image in the sand tray, a game, movement, a moment of quiet, or simply noticing what happens in the room between us.

I also think it is important to understand people within the worlds they belong to. Families, schools, communities, relationships, culture, and past experiences can all shape what we learn about emotion, safety, responsibility, connection, and who we are allowed to be. When someone is struggling, I want to understand that larger context rather than separating the person from everything that has shaped them.

With children, this might mean giving them ways to communicate that feel natural to their stage of development rather than expecting them to sit down and explain everything in adult language. With adults, play and creativity can offer another way into experiences that may be difficult to intellectualize or put neatly into words.

My style tends to be calm, playful, and exploratory. I want there to be enough safety for difficult emotions to have space, but also enough flexibility for therapy to feel human. There can be laughter here. There can be movement. There can be quiet. There can be curiosity about something without needing to understand it immediately.

You do not need to show up already knowing exactly what you need from therapy. We can start with what is happening in your life right now and explore together what helps you feel more connected to yourself, your relationships, and the ways you want to move through the world.

I am safe and open, as I realize we all come from different walks of life and no two paths are the same. I hold space, allow all emotions, and do my best to make sure you are witnessed, heard, felt, and honored in your healing journey.

I am big on Play Therapy and want not just children but adults to know it's okay to have fun too, and if that means we incorporate movement or stillness, or games, or art, or whatever feels supportive of your environment, we will work together to create a space that feels safe and supportive for you.

My approach is playful yet calm, and highly explorative. I utilize a variety of modalities, including sand tray therapy, to create a safe and engaging space for exploration and healing.