I earned my Bachelor's degree in Art Therapy from the University of Indianapolis in 2001 and a Master's degree in Social Work from Indiana University, focusing on mental health and addictions in 2006.  I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in many settings including residential treatment facilities, acute inpatient care, partial hospitalization, therapeutic foster care, home based and school based counseling, and outpatient private practice.  I have worked as a therapist in private practice for more than a decade now.

I have extensive experience working with issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma.  I enjoy working with individuals that are motivated to make changes in their lives but recognize they need support in learning to make the sometimes difficult but often necessary changes to lead a happier and more fulfilling life.  Choosing to ask for help can be difficult for many but once you develop a trusting and supportive relationship with a skilled therapist, the journey through difficult changes will be less daunting. 

Working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults has also become a much larger component to my practice in the past decade. Being a late diagnosed adult myself, it has been rewarding helping others to recognize what has been missed by so many. Recognizing these challenges can make so many other parts of life suddenly “make sense.”

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, drawing, painting, coaching and watching my children in all their athletic endeavors, and visiting the beach.