As a wife, a mom, and a Christian, I often get asked what led me into this work—and the answer is deeply personal and simple at the same time. Everyone, in some way, has been touched by anxiety and depression. You may have experienced it yourself, or you likely know someone you love who has felt overwhelmed by it. Many of us also know the deep pain of suicide touching families and communities. These realities are what fuel my passion for this work.

My mission is to help break the stigma around mental health and to make meaningful, accessible support available—so fewer people feel like they have to suffer in silence. Healing should not be something people have to struggle to find alone.

One of my favorite quotes is by Babe Ruth: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” I carry this mindset into the therapy space. I believe in helping clients recognize their strengths—the things they are already doing right—and using those strengths as a foundation for growth, healing, and change.

I also believe it’s important for you to know that I’m a real person with my own life, faith, and experiences. I don’t see myself as separate from the work—I see myself as someone who understands what it’s like to take steps toward healing, to be vulnerable, and to do the hard work of change. I also value having support in my own life, because I believe strongly that even the best therapists need their own safe space too.

For me, ending the stigma starts with honesty, compassion, and connection. I know what it feels like to take that leap of faith and invest in your mental and emotional well-being—and I also know it’s worth it.