About Me

I am a proud mother of two young adults and the spouse of a U.S. Army veteran. For over 22 years, my family and I navigated the unique challenges of military life, living and traveling across the globe before ultimately making Tampa our home.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Leo University in 2010, followed by a Master’s degree in Counseling from Liberty University in 2014. My passion lies in helping individuals recognize their inner strength and resilience. I believe that, with support and guidance, anyone can overcome life’s challenges. My goal is to partner with my clients to replace ineffective coping strategies and negative self-talk with positive, sustainable tools they can carry with them well beyond our sessions.

I have experience working with children, foster youth, adolescents, and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma, and grief. While I have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I also offer a faith-informed approach for those who find strength and healing through their spiritual beliefs.

Clients often describe me as compassionate, empathetic, and approachable—with a sense of humor that reminds us sometimes, laughter truly is the best medicine. My practice is rooted in acceptance and non-judgment, and I am committed to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.

If you're ready to begin the journey toward healing and growth, and open to learning new ways to navigate life, I would be honored to work with you.

Meet Chester!

Chester is a 9‑month‑old German Shepherd mix, and our family adopted him at just 9 weeks old from a local adoption event. He’s got a big personality, a sharp mind, and absolutely loves meeting new people. He’s been tagging along to the office for a few months now and is working hard in his training to (hopefully!) become a therapy dog one day. He’s currently in advanced classes at our local PetSmart, and while he learns fast, he definitely has his “pre‑teen” moments where he tests every ounce of patience you didn’t know you had.

One of my favorite things about Chester—besides how ridiculously cute he is—is how well he remembers returning clients. Even if he’s only met you once or it’s been weeks, he lights up like you’re an old friend. He’s wonderful with kids and used to being around little ones, and honestly, he just has a way of making people smile.

If you’re not comfortable around dogs, no worries at all—just let me know. Chester is perfectly happy staying home and tormenting his much older brother.

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