Finding the right therapist, who understands what you are going through, is essential to creating change. The right fit makes all the difference on the journey to feeling better–not just for you but for everyone in your family. I embrace life with authenticity and humor, which my clients experience in my informal and relaxed style in my work.

I partner with my clients to foster healing and wholeness. I help them process traumas, work on life’s stressors, and confront conflict through cognitive behavioral education and mindfulness techniques. I am eager to hear your stories and understand the challenges you face. As an outside observer, I can help you discover and understand cognitive distortions – the places in life that aren’t quite matching up or feel confusing.

My specialties are working with adults with anxiety, depression, and complicated grief, as well as couples and families to improve communication and help them see other perspectives.

Since the early 2000’s I have practiced in different settings: a boys’ group home, a domestic violence shelter, and a community mental health center. My favorite setting is private practice because of the diversity found there.

Most of my life was spent throughout the Midwest. I received my undergraduate degree in Indiana from Hanover College. I then moved on to Louisville, Kentucky, and received a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Currently, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Kentucky and Florida.

Since 2015, I have lived in Florida with my husband who is a Presbyterian minister, two school-aged sons, and a hyperactive dog named Brigitta. I enjoy reading, cooking, and traveling. I’m a fiercely loyal friend and love spending time with family.

Currently, I am accepting private pay clients as well as those seeking to use their commercial Humana and Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance (not Medicare or Medicaid, sorry!). I am considered out-of-network with other commercial insurance companies. Be sure to contact your particular insurance company for authorization and a claims form we’ll need to fill out and submit.

I love the work that I do and I look forward to working with you!

Due to my high demand for services you may need to email me if you are a new client looking for services at a time that works best for you. I look forward to hearing from you!