Professional Background
- Michigan State University – BA in communication, Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies with a specialty in LGBTQIA+ Studies — 2015
- Capella University – MS in Marriage and Family Therapy with a certificate in School-Based Counseling Services — 2025
- Board of Behavioral Science – Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) #156759
Areas of Speciality
- Military personnel and their families
- LGBTQIA+ individuals & relationships
- Neurodiverse individuals
- Couples & Families
- Anxiety & Depression
- PTSD & Trauma
- Grief & Loss
- Women’s issues
- Substance use
- Self-esteem & Identity issues
Treatment Modalities
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Strategic Family Therapy
Resilience is a central focus of my work as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I view the narratives we construct about ourselves and our relationships as powerful influences on how we experience challenges and navigate connection with others. My role as a therapist is not to eliminate life’s difficulties, but to help clients develop effective strategies for working through them while fostering confidence and adaptability.
In therapy, I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families to identify strengths, examine patterns of behavior, and cultivate new ways of relating that support growth and well-being. Together, we explore meaning-making systems and address longstanding patterns that may be limiting progress, with the goal of creating sustainable and meaningful change.
I believe in the capacity for all individuals and relationships to evolve, and I approach each client with respect, curiosity, and a commitment to evidence-informed care.
(I work under the direct clinical supervision of G. Gaby Peña, LMFT, Lic.# 112939.)
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