I know that life can be messy, and being a human adult isn’t always easy. I’m here to truly listen—without judgment—and to understand what makes you who you are. And, at the end of the day, I’m a person too, navigating life’s ups and downs. As a relational therapist, I’m not just a blank slate—I bring my authentic self into the room and believe that the connection that unfolds between us is key. I will laugh with you, sit in discomfort and sadness with you, and help you feel truly seen and understood.

I received a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania, where I became focused on psychodynamic and relational approaches. While studying, I chose to specialize in working with couples and relationships, and since then, I have become certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist with many hours of advanced supervision. Along with my learned knowledge, I have professional and lived experience with a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, career transitions, loss of/re-creation of identity, and relationship issues including co-dependence, marriage, divorce, and more.

I came to the field of psychotherapy from the performing arts world, where I was a professional musician, a teacher, and finally an artistic director. This journey taught me creativity, sensitivity, resilience, and the ability to stay curious— all things I now bring into my work as a therapist. Originally from the midwest, I have lived in an assortment of other places around the USA and abroad and currently in Washington, DC. I am an ice cream enthusiast, an avid New York Times Connections player, and a recently converted cat-person.