As a Midwest transplant now living in Reno, I bring a grounded, down-to-earth approach to therapy that tends to resonate with people who are tired of feeling like they have to perform, pretend, or hold it all together all the time. There’s something about a Midwestern upbringing — valuing authenticity, humility, loyalty, hard work, and genuine connection — that deeply shapes the way I show up as a therapist.

I work with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of what to do next. Many of my clients struggle with life transitions, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, people pleasing, depression, burnout, or simply feeling disconnected from themselves and the life they want to be living. Often, they’re thoughtful, capable people who have spent years prioritizing everyone else while quietly carrying a lot internally.

I love being a therapist because I genuinely love hearing people’s stories. I’m continually amazed by the kind of insight, growth, and clarity that can emerge from simply having honest conversations in a space that feels real. Therapy with me is not about sounding impressive, saying the “right” thing, or pretending to have it all figured out. You can show up messy, uncertain, guarded, emotional, skeptical, self-aware, or somewhere in between — you just get to show up as yourself.

My style is warm, collaborative, and straightforward. I see therapy as something we do together, not something I do to you. I’m not interested in positioning myself as the person with all the answers for your life. Instead, I bring curiosity, honesty, perspective, and a space where we can explore what feels most authentic and meaningful to you.

At the end of the day, I want therapy to feel like a place where you can exhale a little — where you can be honest about what’s not working anymore, better understand yourself and your patterns, and start taking meaningful steps toward a life that feels more connected, intentional, and sustainable.