I am a human first, therapist second.

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I’m originally from southwestern Ohio, about an hour north of Cincinatti. I went to a small Quaker school called Wilmington College for my undergraduate work, and went to Ohio State University for my Master’s. I always knew I wanted to help people; social work gave me a path to actually doing that work. When I was in graduate school, a dear friend of mine got sober. Her journey inspired me, and I began to explore focusing on working with folks struggling with substances as part of my graduate school studies. I interned at OSU Medical Center’s substance abuse program and fell in love.

After graduating, I knew I wanted to get out of Ohio and see a different part of the country. I moved to eastern Tennessee and lived there for a few years before finally settling in Asheville.

I worked for a wilderness therapy program for a couple of years, first as an admissions counselor, then eventually got a job as a therapist there. That work was some of the most meaningful and life-changing experiences I have ever had. I had the privilege of walking clients through early sobriety, while also getting to spend almost every day outside (with my dog too!). I learned so much about myself, the healing power of nature, how much gratitude I had for the simple things in life, nature as both teacher and healer, and how resilient human beings are, both physically and mentally.

I eventually left that job to open this practice. I bring many of the lessons I learned (both personally and through working with clients) into my work now. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with people in that capacity before, because I truly believe it helped make me into the therapist I am today.

When I’m not at work, you’ll likely find me somewhere outside, rock climbing, sweating it out in a hot yoga class, or hanging with my partner and our dogs at home.

License information:

North Carolina

LCSW—C011930 Exp 11/2026

LCAS—22747 Exp 04/2026

CCS—22508 Exp 11/2027

Florida

Registered Telehealth Provider TPSW3250