Hi there! I’m a blue dot in a red state & red county. I grew up Christian but ultimately left the church and did my own deconstruction and therapy. I believe Black Lives Matter, Trans care is healthcare, women’s rights are human rights, and no human is illegal. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming counseling on a variety of mental health topics; depression, anxiety, trauma, family and relationship issues. I opened my own practice several years ago in order to create a more open and affirming environment in my county. I’m a cis white woman, married, with 3 kids and many pets. I enjoy theater and live events in my free time.
My therapy style is laid back & educational. I like using humor and the occasional expletive. I enjoy learning and read a LOT of books. My professional interests are in brain functioning (neurobiology), brain functioning in relationships (interpersonal neurobiology), trauma, positive parenting, and attachment.
My professional experience comes from a decade of competently working with queer clients after stumbling through it for a few months. I feel like I’ve made all the obvious mistakes and I’ve learned better so I do better. Now I am passionate about providing care to this community that is otherwise excluded from many mental health programs & practices.
My post-grad training includes: Trans+ Affirming Letter Writing, Treating Suicidality, Serving Sexual Orientation and Gender Minorities (2018), Considerations in Evaluations with LGBTQ+ Youth (2019), Fundamentals of Therapy with LGBTQ+ Individuals (2023), Political Polarization (2021), Human Trafficking in Indiana (2022), Affirming & Celebratory Transgendered Care (2023), Dispairities in Behavioral Health (2025), and Outcare’s National LGBTQ+ Curriculum part 1 (2024).