As a graduate of Colorado State University-Pueblo in May 2025, I received my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in August 2025. I am also a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and a Social Work Candidate (SWC). With over 7 years of experience in human services, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, supporting families involved with the Department of Human Services as a life skills worker. Additionally, I spent a year providing clinical services as a therapist during my final year of school. Working in this field has allowed me to truly appreciate the significance of mental health stability, particularly during difficult life transitions. I understand that life’s obstacles can feel overwhelming at times, making the path forward seem daunting. It’s completely normal to feel as though you’re carrying a heavy burden, and I want you to know that you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.

Healthy communication and exploring the next steps in your life can be empowering and essential for healing, whether you are dealing with depression, unhealthy coping mechanisms, stress, trauma, maladaptive behaviors, or concerns about self-esteem. My aim is to collaborate with you, providing support and understanding as we work together. I am dedicated to helping you raise awareness around your feelings and experiences, equipping you with therapeutic tools to foster growth in the areas that matter most to you. I am passionate about using evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and solution-focused brief therapy, to help you overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. I look forward to building a strong, trusting relationship with you. Together, we can embark on this journey toward healing and positive change, ensuring that you feel supported every step of the way.

I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anger and emotional regulation, as well as substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. These are areas where I bring focused experience helping clients understand the patterns beneath the behavior and build practical tools for lasting change. Beyond these specialties, I also support clients navigating trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. I take a holistic approach, recognizing that emotional well-being is shaped by many interconnected areas of life, including relationships, physical health, spirituality, work, family dynamics, and past experiences. Challenges rarely occur in isolation, so together we explore the whole person rather than just the symptoms, working to understand the experiences and strengths that shape your life. I offer a compassionate and collaborative space where you feel safe, respected, and understood without fear of judgment. Drawing on evidence-based methods tailored to your unique needs, values, and goals, I help you develop practical skills while also addressing the deeper experiences that contribute to emotional distress. To me, healing is about more than symptom reduction. It is about building a life that feels meaningful, balanced, and aligned with who you are. My goal is to help you strengthen self-awareness, build resilience, improve relationships, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with your authentic self so you can move forward with greater confidence, purpose, and hope