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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in trauma-informed care, men’s mental health, and high-performance professionals.

But what does that actually mean?

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As a systems-trained therapist, I don’t just focus on symptoms—I look at the full picture of your life. This includes your relationships, family dynamics, environment, and the patterns that have shaped who you are. In our work together, we take a deep dive into your family of origin and upbringing, identifying patterns that may be repeating across generations.

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Together, we explore how generational trauma, attachment wounds, and unresolved emotional experiences continue to impact your life today. More importantly, we focus on how to break those cycles. Therapy is not just about understanding your past—it’s about creating meaningful, sustainable change in your present and future. We will define what healing looks like for you and build a path forward that aligns with your values and goals.

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Experience and Background

I bring over 16 years of experience in the mental health field, working across a wide range of settings including community-based care, hospital systems, and residential treatment.

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I began my career as a community-based social worker, supporting individuals navigating mental illness, chemical dependency, and traumatic brain injuries. This early work gave me a grounded understanding of the real-life challenges many people face and the complexity of mental health.

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While completing graduate school, I worked in a state-operated behavioral health hospital in Minnesota. It was here that I saw firsthand how deeply connected mental health and substance use are. That experience led me to pursue work in a men’s residential chemical dependency treatment facility, where I discovered a core passion: helping men understand the connection between trauma, addiction, and emotional suppression.

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As my career evolved, I stepped into leadership and supervisory roles, deepening my clinical expertise while mentoring other professionals. Eventually, I took a leap and founded my own outpatient mental health clinic during a global pandemic—an experience that tested and strengthened my resilience, courage, and commitment to this work.

Through that journey, one truth became clear: those who care for others—therapists, first responders, medical professionals, and leaders—are often the least supported.

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Who I Serve

My work is dedicated to supporting those in high-responsibility, high-impact roles, including:

• First responders

• Law enforcement

• Medical Professionals

• Veterans

• Therapists and healthcare providers

• High-performing professionals

• Men navigating emotional suppression, anger, and burnout

These individuals often operate in environments that demand strength, control, and resilience—while leaving little room for processing stress, trauma, or emotional pain. Over time, this can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, disconnection, and overwhelm.

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My Mission

My mission is to provide therapy and consultation tailored specifically for those who spend their lives caring for others.

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Too often, healers, responders, and leaders put themselves last. This pattern can lead to capacity overload, emotional exhaustion, and a loss of connection to self and others. I believe mental wellness is not optional—it is foundational to living a meaningful, sustainable life.

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Therapy with me is direct, grounded, and focused. We do real work that leads to real change.

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Specialty: Men’s Mental Health, The "Triple P Threat" (People-Pleasing Perfectionistic Professionals). 

A former colleague once nicknamed me the “Growly Man Wrangler”—and honestly, it stuck for a reason.

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One of my specialties is working with men’s mental health, particularly helping men move beyond anger as the only accessible emotion. Anger is often just the surface. Underneath it, there is usually grief, fear, shame, or pain that has never been given space to be understood.

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That’s where some of the most powerful work happens.