A Little About Me
I grew up in Indiana, just outside Indianapolis. My husband, Luke, and I spent four years in Seattle, Washington, before returning to Indianapolis. It is a unique opportunity to serve the community where my roots began and I rooted my own. Seattle became a home away from home, and my work with Larch became a family away from family.
Seattle and Washington State continue to offer me opportunities to learn and grow in my clinical journey. Supporting humanity and its complexities brings me joy, so no matter where your story begins and presently lives, I believe we can find a way to your healing.
I am constantly on my journey of growth and healing, and it is an honor to do this alongside my clients. I have a particular passion for striving to understand individual narratives and decision-making. I find the study of religion and culture to be a primary factor in supporting my clients. No matter where our work begins, bringing together shared ideas in growth and communication is always a tangible goal. I love to learn about family traditions, cultural backgrounds, and spiritual beliefs. I am an ally and member of the LGBTQ+ community. I work with all races, colors, religions, genders, gender expressions, national origins, abilities, and sexual orientations.
My Hobbies
I am an avid reader. I read for pleasure, reflection, and professional growth. My friends would note that I am an animal lover of all kinds, but the closest to my heart are my two cats, Moon and Obie. If you ask me about orcas, I can tell you various facts and share my experiences with them. I love whales, specifically those of the resident family in Puget Sound.
I love to dance and am always seeking new ways to move my body joyfully. I grew up in ballet and continue today in a way that supports the art of dance without the traditionally strict adherences. I have been cooking since childhood. I love to create and enjoy exciting, creative dishes. Creativity is an integral part of my personal and therapeutic life. I focus my creative outlets on dancing, amateur watercolor painting, writing, and finding exciting ways to plan the week ahead of me.
Education/Experience
I attended Indiana University, graduating in 2012 with a Bachelor of the Arts in Religious Studies.
After four years of work in childcare and nonprofits, I returned to Seattle to become a Marriage and Family Therapist. I took this path after considering how much I appreciate and empathize with human complexity. I am innately curious about the world.
I graduated from Seattle Pacific University (SPU) in June 2022. The MFT program at SPU genuinely focuses on openness, responsibility, curiosity, and accountability, resulting in ethical, compassionate therapists.