About Me
My experiences living throughout the Chicagoland area, studying at Syracuse University and Northwestern University, and later moving to Denver to pursue my doctorate have shaped my appreciation for the diverse environments, communities, and experiences that influence who we are.
My background includes a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and doctoral training that expanded my experience in perinatal and women’s mental health, palliative psychology, and working with veteran populations. I have extensive training in couples and family therapy, as well as individual approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My research and clinical interests have also focused on relationships, families, and multiculturalism.
Regardless of whether I am working with an individual, couple, or family, I view concerns within the broader context of relationships, experiences, and environments. I recognize that our cultural identities, values, traditions, and lived experiences shape how we understand ourselves, navigate relationships, and experience the world. I believe some of the most meaningful growth happens through connection: in the therapeutic relationship, in how we relate to ourselves, and in our relationships with the people who matter most. Therapy offers an opportunity to develop new perspectives, deepen understanding, and create meaningful change.
Areas of Specialty
Couples and Family
Couples and family therapy have been central to my education, clinical work, and research. I enjoy supporting couples and families as they navigate life’s transitions and challenges, including relationship conflict, parenting, infidelity, separation and divorce, grief and loss, and changes in intimacy and health. Therapy can help couples and families draw upon their strengths, deepen their understanding of one another, and find new ways to move forward together.
Multiculturalism
In my clinical work, I integrate Multicultural Orientation (MCO) and approach therapy with cultural humility and curiosity, creating space to explore how culture, identity, and the systems we move through influence someone’s experiences and the context surrounding their concerns.
Perinatal and Women’s Health Concerns
I have experience providing therapy to individuals navigating perinatal and women’s health concerns in both community mental health and VA hospital settings. My training has equipped me to use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support clients through the emotional and psychological challenges that may arise throughout different stages of life.
