About Me

I view therapy from a trauma-informed, relational/cultural perspective, which means that I believe external factors often influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and that individuals grow through meaningful connections with others. Isolation, either from other individuals or from the dominant culture, can be a source of problems but can also become leverage for individual and social change. I view counseling as an authentic, collaborative partnership between people. All individuals are experts in their own lives and possess the ability to move toward awareness, acceptance, and connection. Furthermore, I have witnessed the effectiveness of EMDR as both a therapist and a client, and I am dedicated to helping people manage traumatic experiences by reprocessing memories that are "stuck." My first job working with adolescents was as a hiking and backpacking counselor, and I am still an avid outdoor enthusiast. Raised in New Mexico but a resident of Colorado for 30 years, I am an avid Colorado sports fan. I also enjoy cooking and spending time with my partner, my teenage sons, and my 2-year-old daughter.