I am currently pursuing my Masters of Clinical Mental Health at the University of Iowa, where I also earned my bachelors in Interdepartmental Health Studies and a minor in Human Relations. My path toward becoming a mental health professional after finding a passion in wanting to help guide individuals as they navigate life. I want to help individuals become happier, healthier, and become the best version of themselves. My interest in mental health grew because of my minor in the counseling education department. After I graduated with my bachelor's, I got a job as a Behavioral Health Provider. Through this opportunity I got to work closely with individuals and their families while they are navigating the process of behavior change. This experience showed me that with compassion, support, and a safe space, anybody has the ability to grow. Working as a behavioral health provider solidified the idea that I wanted to continue my education in mental health and ultimately guided me back to school to pursue my master's in Clinical Mental Health. 

During sessions, my goal is to create a collaborative environment where you feel heard, supported, and understood. I believe therapy should be a safe space where you can show up as you are without judgement while getting to explore your experiences, values, and goals. This is created by guiding you throughout your healing journey through the values of Health at Every Size (HAES), trauma-informed care, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe that every client has the ability to heal. My goal is to help guide you through the process, which is not linear, and ultimately reach a state where you feel healthier. My role is to walk alongside you as you find ways to better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and work towards lasting growth and change. 

I enjoy working with adults of all ages, couples, and families while they are navigating all aspects of life. I strive to provide support and compassion to clients, who are trying to understand your trauma, heal from disordered eating, battling anxiety, depression, or are just trying to find ways to become a better version of yourselves. I offer both in person and virtual sessions and want to provide a space where you feel empowered to tell your story. Every client has a different story, with different chapters and different characters that have created who they are today. As a counselor, I hope to help you make sense of those chapters while creating a story that shows how resilient you are.