How my journey began

I have always been passionate about the idea of helping others and have spent my entire professional career doing so. I received both my undergraduate and master’s degree from Arizona State University. I received a bachelor of music in music therapy in 2011, which included a music therapy internship at Banner-University Medical Center (then known as Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center). After four years of a career in music therapy and childcare, I returned to ASU for my master’s in counseling, which was completed in 2017. I have been working as a counselor for nearly seven years, including an internship at a community health agency. Since then, I have received training in various therapeutic modalities, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Circle of Security Parenting, and Child-Parent Psychotherapy. I utilize whatever modality fits the client best because all clients are unique in what they need. This includes utilizing client-centered approach, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, play therapy, art therapy interventions, music therapy, and bibliotherapy.

In my downtime I like to camp, hike, eat delicious food (who doesn’t?), travel to visit friends, and listen to audiobooks. I look forward to beginning this wonderful journey with you!