My Story

My story starts in a corn field of Iowa in a small farm town. From a young age I absorbed messages and experiences that it wasn’t okay to be me - so I adapted and changed myself for each person in my life.

It is through my own healing work that I realized we develop survival strategies that ultimate help us cope through pain, but can prevent us from connecting to ourselves and others.

Once I started to accept my sexuality and the different parts of myself, I experienced deep healing.

Having the space to be authentic within relationship gave me courage to start to be curious about play, pleasure, and all my hidden parts. It is exhausting to try to be someone you are not – that weariness gave birth to what I believe part of my purpose is in this world. To sit, hold space, and compassionately support those who want to speak the unspoken parts of their story and heal in relationship. We have secrets for a reason, and they are often charged with both emotion and confusion.

Through speaking our stories and secrets, I help individuals and couples find their innate ability to self-heal and live in the kindness of their most authentic self.

I have experienced the harm of being in therapeutic and relationship settings that prescribe to an unsupportive modality or belief - leaving me feeling more confused, and wounded. In comparison, I have had therapeutic experiences and relationships characterized by non-jugement, deep caring, and gentleness that helped me feel safe, affirmed, and kind to myself. Honoring my pace and process of healing. That being said, I prioritize creating a space for you that honors all the parts of you - whether we have similarities or differences. I approach each session with intention and cultural humility - it is my responsibility to continue to learn, be held accountable, and seek to understand all the parts of you. In being human, I promise to own my mistakes and wholeheartedly invest in the repairing process.

I do not aspire for perfection, but I do desire to be human with you.

Education and Professional Experience

Professionally speaking, the journey to becoming a counselor has been a pursuit of my life since 2014. I gained my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology through Colorado Christian University. While I gained my undergraduate degree from this institution, I want to note that I believe this university has caused a tremendous amount of wounding in the name of religion for many individuals. I also realize CCU has held many connecting and powerful experiences for many folks - it is important to recognize both lived experiences. I graduated from Regis University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and was awarded the Father Ignacio Martin Baro Award for Excellence in Counseling. I have received my sex therapy certificate through Sexual Health Alliance (2022) and my Certified Sex Therapist (CST, 2022) certificate through American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) .

I am licensed in the state of Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC.0015948), Certified Sex Therapist, and am a Nationally Certified Counselor.

Additionally, I am the Clinical Support Programs Director for a non-profit located here in Denver that specializes in Gynecologic Oncology Support.

My wisdom and education isn’t all from the classroom and my licensure. I come to this work with lived experience from my own pain, and healing journey. I hold a strong belief that self care includes committing to growth, play, rest, and kindness for myself and others. I will never ask you to talk about or do something that I wouldn’t try myself. Whether we are laughing, crying, swearing, or deep in connection, I promise to fully show up as my most authentic self.

Outside of this work, I can be found adventuring in the mountains whether hiking, biking, camping, or just admiring all nature beings. When not outside, I enjoy having a good cup of coffee, spending time with the loves of my life, and an insightful book by my side. I have lived in Colorado for over a decade and continue to seek novel ways to experience the state - whether new food, new place to hike, new hobby, or people to connect with, I love to experience all the pleasures of life.