“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.”— Mary Oliver

Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than 15 years working in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. That background gave me a strong evidence-based framework for understanding mental health, and I still tend to see emotional struggles through the lens of biology and the environments we grow up in. My path has also included training as a Reiki Master, Polarity Practitioner, and licensed massage therapist, which deepened my appreciation for how experiences are held not only in our thoughts, but in the body as well. I believe many emotional and mental health struggles develop as adaptations to our environment, not as personal flaws. When we understand the roots of those patterns, we have more freedom in how we respond to them.

Alongside my scientific background, I have always been drawn to questions about meaning, symbolism, and the ways people make sense of their experiences. I have a personal interest in depth psychology, Jungian ideas, and metaphysical traditions, and I’m drawn to the different ways people make sense of the relationship between the mind, body, and the world around them, whether through science, spirituality, nature, or personal belief systems.

In therapy, I tend to balance a grounded, science-informed approach with openness to exploring personal meaning and the patterns people notice in their lives. Experiences that feel symbolic, synchronistic, or difficult to explain are not treated as something strange or wrong, but as part of the natural human tendency to look for understanding and connection in our lives.

Therapy with me often involves looking beneath the surface of symptoms. Instead of viewing thoughts, emotions, or reactions as problems to fix, we may approach them as signals that something inside needs attention or understanding. When we take time to listen to those signals with curiosity rather than judgment, they often begin to make more sense and can point toward unmet needs, internal conflicts, or parts of ourselves that have not had space to be heard. The goal isn’t to force change, but to build insight, strengthen self-trust, and create a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

I often incorporate journaling, guided exercises, meditation, or exploring personal meaning through symbols, images, or themes that stand out in your life. At times this may include working with creative or symbolic prompts, such as cards, imagery, or objects, as a way to explore thoughts and feelings from a different perspective. These tools are used in the spirit of reflection and self-understanding, with the goal of helping you gain insight and develop a deeper awareness of yourself over time.

I am committed to providing an inclusive, affirming space for clients of all identities, including LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and those from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds. This work is grounded in respect, curiosity, and an understanding of how larger systems and experiences can shape mental health.