I believe that healing happens through connection, compassion, and understanding. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges while building the skills, confidence, and support systems needed to thrive. My goal is to create a space where clients and families feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow, regardless of where they are in their journey.

My professional experience began in a specialized foster care setting, where I supervised visits between children, parents, and siblings. This experience provided invaluable insight into family dynamics, attachment, trauma, and the unique challenges faced by children and families navigating complex emotional, behavioral, and medical needs. It also sparked my passion for supporting youth in foster care, blended families, and caregivers working to strengthen relationships and create stability within their homes.

I later worked in an inpatient behavioral health setting supporting children and adolescents experiencing significant mental health crises. During this time, I developed a strong foundation in assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and collaborative care. These experiences reinforced my belief that meaningful change occurs when children, families, schools, and communities work together to support growth and healing.

Following inpatient work, I provided community-based support services to families whose children had recently experienced psychiatric hospitalization or mental health crises. This role deepened my understanding of the importance of family support, community resources, and practical interventions that extend beyond the therapy office.

As Clinical Director of CACTS Counseling, I remain deeply committed to supporting both clients and clinicians. I am passionate about developing innovative clinical programs, strengthening resources for families, providing clinical supervision, and ensuring that CACTS remains a welcoming, healing, and supportive environment where children, adolescents, and families can flourish.