Who I am
My journey has not been a straight path. I let life take me where it would for quite a while. As it turns out, all of those twists and turns ended up being helpful. It helped me discover empathy and compassion. I am grateful.
One day, I accepted a job providing federal disaster assistance. It required I move to Sacramento where I knew no one. It also required me to leave a soul-sucking but well-paying permanent job to accept an initially temporary assignment. After I said yes, I spent the rest of the day throwing up from anxiety.
I learned that stepping through fear can be life changing in the most positive ways.
That job allowed me to travel extensively throughout the Western United States and the Pacific Trust Territories. It exposed me to the resilience of the human spirit. It confirmed that I am a good listener, and a good problem solver. I found I was skilled at helping people navigate through devastation and trauma.
From there, I got my graduate degree and clinical license. I have worked with teens and young adults ever since. I provided mental health services in the public school system for about 20 years. Most of that was at the high school level. I've also worked with foster youth and young adults aging out of the foster care system, kids with a variety of academic challenges, and youth in juvenile detention.
I started my private practice in 2021 so that I could work with clients on a deeper level. I hope to offer affordable, accessible and holistic services to people who might otherwise be challenged to find what they are seeking.
I'm into dogs. I like to be outside. I like to grow my own food. I try to be kind.