About Me
Outside of my work as a therapist, I’m passionate about creating meaningful connections and supporting the well-being of my community. As someone who offers inclusive trauma therapy, I actively engage in training and advocacy efforts to promote equity and affirming care for all.
In my personal time, I enjoy being outdoors—hiking, hammock camping, snowshoeing, and ice fishing help me recharge and stay grounded. I also enjoy hands-on activities like home projects and repairs, which connect to my love for creativity and problem-solving.
At the heart of my work as an affirming therapist in Colorado is a belief in the strength of the human spirit. I’m honored to walk alongside my clients on their journeys toward healing and growth, providing a compassionate space where they can feel understood and empowered.
Education
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Northern Colorado
Clinical Experience
My journey as a counselor began at UNC, where I provided therapy in gender-affirming settings and worked with clients of all ages. Over the years, I’ve worked in hospitals, substance use programs, and clinics specializing in therapy for childhood trauma and PTSD. These experiences shaped my ability to support people during life’s most difficult moments.
I offer a wide range of evidence-based therapies, including:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Play therapy for children
- Somatic and parts-based interventions
As a trauma therapist for adults and teens, I create a safe, structured space where clients can process experiences, build coping skills, and restore their sense of self.
Specialized Training and Workshops
I prioritize ongoing education to maintain clinical excellence and ethical care. Key trainings include:
- Clinical Supervision: Ethics, Risk, and Best Practices – George Haarman, PsyD, LMFT (PESI, 2025)
- ISSTD Complex Trauma Accelerated Certificate Level One – 2025
- ISSTD Complex Trauma Accelerated Certificate Level Two – 2025
- Somatic Therapy for Implicit Trauma – Abi Blakeslee, PhD (2024)
- Complex PTSD Workshop – Arielle Schwartz, PhD (2024)
- Advanced EMDR Trainings – Focused on adult and child trauma
- Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) – Evergreen Certificates (2023)
- Behavioral Health Provider Training (Level 1 & 2) – Envision: You (2023)
- Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) – Journey Clinical (2023)
- IFS Immersion – IFS Institute & PESI (2022)
Let’s Work Together
If you’re ready to begin healing from trauma, manage anxiety, or explore your identity in a safe and supportive space, I’m here to help. As an affirming therapist for trauma and anxiety in Colorado, I bring presence, care, and professionalism to each session.
Contact me to schedule a free consultation or learn more about how we can work together.