I’ve always carried a deep desire to help people. My first career law enforcement. However, it did not really allow me to really dig in with individuals and help them make changes so they were not continuing the same cycles over and over. I returned to school and pursued my education in behavioral science and then mental health counseling, graduating with my Master’s degree in 2013. I've treated clients in residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, community mental health, and in a low to high security, all male state prison. I've worked with individuals from every walk of life. As a therapist and human being I’m always motivated to learn and grow. One of my passions is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. I have been trained in and previously held certification in the Equine Assisted Growth & Education model. I also earned my Eagala Military Services Designation to provide culturally competent services to our military members and their families. Another passion is working with our first responders, giving back to those to give so much daily. Life and time are two of the best teachers I know. Through my life and experiences I’ve become a more empathetic, caring, and less judgmental person; life can humble you in a moment. Every day is a fresh day, a new blank page, and we get to choose what to do with it. In our first session we will review your intake paperwork, and history, then work together to identify your goals for our time together. Sessions are led by you, to meet your needs in the here and now, and in line with your stated goals. As a therapist I pull from many different modalities as I do not believe one size fits all approach. I enjoy working with a diverse population of people who are motivated to live their best lives.