About Me and My Practice

About Me

I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and practice from a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspective, helping clients explore the deeper patterns and experiences that shape their lives. I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds as they navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and the complexities of life.

My work is grounded in the therapeutic relationship and in the belief that meaningful change begins with feeling genuinely seen and understood. I strive to create a thoughtful, compassionate space where clients can make sense of their experiences, develop deeper self-understanding, and explore new possibilities for growth. Together, we can begin to understand not only what you are experiencing, but also the underlying patterns that may be influencing how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.

Therapy Style

I integrate clinical expertise with a compassionate, holistic understanding of the human experience. Drawing from a trauma-informed, psychodynamic perspective, we’ll explore how early experiences and unconscious patterns shape your relationships, emotions, and sense of self. Together, we’ll begin to untangle long-held narratives that may no longer reflect or honor who you are today, creating space for a more authentic, empowered way of being in the world.

I draw on evidence-based practices while honoring the uniqueness of your story and the ways you have learned to navigate the world. I believe meaningful change begins with genuine connection. In working with trauma, depression, and anxiety, I invite attention not only to thoughts and emotions, but also to the ways our experiences are held in the body. Sensations, patterns, and bodily responses can offer important clues to unconscious experiences, internal conflicts, and stories that have not yet found words. Together, we’ll listen to what your mind and body are communicating, deepening insight, emotional connection, and a greater sense of presence within yourself.

Healing often begins with having someone bear witness to your story with steadiness and compassion, offering a grounded presence as you find your footing. Therapy is not about rushing to fix what hurts or telling you how you should feel, but creating a space where we can gently explore where the pain comes from, how it has shaped you, and what it may be asking of you now.

Pain needs to be witnessed and grieved, not so that we remain defined by it, but so that we can fully process and integrate it into our story. When we can approach our experiences with curiosity rather than judgment, we can begin to soften their hold on us and make room for something new. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can come to know yourself more deeply, reconnect with what feels true, and move toward a more genuine and meaningful way of being.

In Supervision with Bryan Votaw, MA, LMHC, LPS, ACS, Indiana license number 39002783A.