I am an empath, a veteran, and a swimmer. I grew up in Austin, Texas, and proudly embraced being a “tomboy.” I spent my childhood riding bikes all over the neighborhood, always in the water, and surrounded by friends—just one of the guys. My bike carried me on miles of adventures.

Later, I joined the Navy, where my adventurous spirit and tomboyish nature were appreciated. After my discharge, I attended Abilene Christian University, and as part of my studies, I interned on the Crow Reservation in Montana.

That experience was life-changing. I worked with children under the care of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, went on daily adventures with them, and lived with a Native family. The reservation is sovereign land, with its own customs and cultural rules. At the time, I didn’t realize what I was doing would be considered social work, but it became my calling.

After earning my master’s degree, I started working at a community mental health center as a case manager. I quickly sharpened my skills in diagnostic assessments and crisis interventions. It was an intense, hands-on crash course in the world of mental health.

In 2015, I returned to Austin and began my private practice as an LGBTQ therapist. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, it’s a privilege to support others through their own journeys. Since 2019, I’ve specialized in gender-affirming care, mood disorders, and group therapy. It has been a profound honor to walk alongside clients during their transitions, both large and small.

I now provide clinical supervision and consultation for therapists seeking a collaborative, grounded space to grow their skills and clinical voice.

I’ve always been inspired by Superman and the X-Men. Their stories resonate with me and with many of my clients. They are stories of being different, of having special abilities, of being misunderstood or outcasts.

But they are also stories of strength, courage, and the power of chosen family. These characters built their resilience by leaning into who they were.

That spirit of authenticity is something I see every day in my clients, and I’m continually moved by their willingness to be courageously vulnerable.

My approach to therapy is down to earth, warm, and collaborative. I try to bring a balance of humor, empathy, and therapeutic insight to every session. I draw from several evidence-based frameworks including EMDR, interpersonal therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

I also love group therapy. There’s a kind of energy in a group setting that is completely different from individual sessions. Maybe it’s my background as a theatre kid, or the collaborative joy that comes from improvisation, but group work brings something alive in the room.

And yes, I’m a D&D therapist. I believe that groups can be imaginative, playful, and deeply meaningful. I’ve seen how roleplay and metaphor can help people express things that traditional talk therapy sometimes can’t reach. Whether it’s a barbarian thief who throws catnip fireballs or a character who finds the courage to stand their ground, these creative frameworks can offer healing in ways that feel embodied and fun.