My interest in the mental health field began at a small campus clinic in Athens, Georgia. I was working as the student coordinator for the clinic and fell in love with mental healthcare and organizational development.  I graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Psychology and minor in Human Development and Family Sciences. After working in an intensive outpatient treatment center as an admissions counselor, I returned to school and graduated with a MSW from the University of Wisconsin Madison to pursue a career as a mental health therapist. 

I have had the pleasure of working in various professional settings, from private practices to community health agencies. I even worked on a horse farm providing vocational support.  

As a therapist, I pride myself on being client-centered and empathetic. I am passionate about serving clientele with co-occurring mental health disorders and neurodiversity or intellectual disabilities. Mental healthcare should be accessible and effective, no matter how your brain functions best! I bring a trauma-informed lens to all my work, but also have knowledge in CBT, ACT, exposure therapy, TF-CBT, and DBT. 

I was introduced to TIC Training Center team as a graduate student and began work as a research assistant while completing my degree. Through my work, I have grown to love learning about evidence-based practices in line with my values. I am excited to grow into my new role in course development, providing content that is engaging and digestible. 

In my free time, you will most likely find me learning a new hobby. I adore my house plants, painting pet portraits, and picking up the guitar every now and then. But you don’t have to know me well to know that I am a true animal lover. Though I grew up around horses, I now spend most of my time with my therapy dog, Bailey. You can likely find us outside walking or learning new tricks!