I am a cisgender, queer woman (she/her). My doctoral research and clinical experiences focused on engaging in different experiences that would allow me to best support the LGBTQ+ community across different settings and populations. My clinical experiences were further honed during my pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowships which were completed at the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center. During these years, I focused on developing specialized experiences and skills through the LGBTQ+ Affirmative Healthcare Clinic and co-occurring trauma and substance use rotation. This has led me to specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming individual and couples therapy, with a particular interest in working with individuals who identify within the asexual and aromantic communities. I primarily engage in trauma-informed therapy with individuals who have experienced a variety of different types of trauma, whether a single incident or ongoing. However, I also have particular experience working with individuals diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND) and related diagnoses (e.g., PNES, PPPD, etc.). Other concerns I help clients navigate through include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and self-worth, and chronic invalidation, to name a few.

I strive to blend compassion, humor, and a determination to challenge the societal boundaries that any of us are expected to exist within to help you feel empowered and emboldened to live a full, meaningful life. In addition to trauma-informed therapy, I also work to integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (CBT), to best meet clients’ needs and help people reach their goals. Of note, I am certified by the VA in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT); a gold-standard, evidenced-based, trauma-informed psychotherapy. Throughout my work, I strive to incorporate someone’s already existing strengths in psychotherapy, with the goal of my clients being able to use their strengths to be whoever they want to be.