Before I became an art therapist, I always knew there was something inherently healing about creating. I was a creative and expressive kid — drawn to theatre, storytelling, and later, photography, mixed media, and poetry. Art became a way to make sense of the world, to move through big emotions, and to feel more at home in myself.

Over the years, I’ve worked in nonprofits, clinical settings, and community organizing spaces. No matter where I’ve been, the heartbeat of my work has stayed the same: a belief in the power of community, connection, and the arts to help us heal and grow.

I work with teens and adults who are navigating a range of challenges — especially those who may feel “stuck” or are seeking alternatives to traditional talk therapy. I believe trauma and stress live in the body, and that mindfulness and art-based approaches can be powerful tools for processing and integrating those experiences.

More than anything, I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. As a person-centered art therapist, I hold deep respect for your unique experience and believe you are the expert of your own life and experiences. Together, we’ll build a foundation of trust and safety, explore what’s keeping you stuck, and work toward greater healing, meaning, and wellbeing.

Outside of the therapeutic space, you can find me playing many hours of chess, making art, writing, playing cozy video games, and spending time with my partner and our dog, Nixie.

I Believe: