Here is a little bit more about me!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado with 16 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges.

My therapeutic style is grounded in authenticity and the acknowledgment that we are all human. While you have your own experiences, I can often empathize with the meaning a lot of us assign to those experiences. I am an EMDR therapist trained in CBT, Parts Work, Mindfulness, and Polyvagal Theory, but first and foremost, I am a person who enjoys helping others. Sometimes I’m funny, sometimes I’m awkward, sometimes I say something inappropriate, and sometimes I’m wrong. It’s important that I bring these human traits to the therapy room, which I believe helps cultivate authentic therapeutic rapport.

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    • Master of Social Work, University of Denver, 2009

    • Bachelor of Social Work, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2008

  • My ongoing training includes a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you move toward healing, including:

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Parts Work

    • Mindfulness practices

    • Polyvagal Theory

    • Crisis Intervention

    I am formally EMDR trained (since 2022) and currently pursuing certification in ADHD intensive treatment.

  • Present:

    • EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

    • Attention Deficit Disorder Association

    Past:

    • National Association of Social Workers

  • My background is diverse and grounded in a commitment to serve:

    • Owner of Wholehearted Journey Counseling since 2020

    • Substance abuse counselor

    • Hospice social worker

    • Director of Social Services at a long-term care facility

    • Geropsych clinician (mental health care for older adults)

    • Lead Social Worker at a psychiatric facility

My Training & Education

I recognize how the environment and systems shape who we are. Today, there is so much outside of our control. But that doesn’t stop me from being an ally and an advocate.

I support my community by fighting inequities - whether it’s something unfair an individual is experiencing or a systemic failure.

I am gender-affirming and support the LGBTQIA+ community, and I appreciate what I have learned from others and know I have a responsibility to stand up for those who are too often put down, shamed, marginalized, or judged.

Skilled

Knowledgable + Supportive

Nonjudgmental + Real

Attuned

Colleagues describe me as…

Those close to me describe me as…

Balanced

Curious + A Life-long Learner

Creative + Adventurous

Willing to Try New Things

A Horrible Driver

Loyal

Attentive

Patient-ish

Always There

My dog would describe me as…

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Whether you are navigating trauma, life transitions, or mental health challenges, my goal is to meet you where you are—with authenticity, respect, and hope.

If you’re ready to begin your journey, I’m here to walk alongside you.

“Commit to loving yourself completely. It’s the most radical thing you will do in your lifetime.” - Andrea Gibson

“Commit to loving yourself completely. It’s the most radical thing you will do in your lifetime.” - Andrea Gibson