About Me
Before entering the mental health field, I spent 20 years as a professional performer in theater, television, and music. I began working in crisis support and client services more than a decade ago, and after stepping back to raise my children, I returned with a focus on research and clinical training. I'm now a graduate student therapist pursuing a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Research & Writing
My work is grounded in interests that include parental burnout, mindfulness, and self-compassion. I’ve contributed to writing and research projects that explore how we can support well-being through positive neuroplasticity, emotion regulation, and relational health. I'm especially drawn to work that bridges science with accessible, meaningful tools for everyday life.
How I Work
Whether I’m researching, writing, or sitting with a client, I aim to bring presence, curiosity, and care to the moment. I believe in the power of mindful attention, deep listening, and small shifts that can create meaningful change. Connection and compassion are at the heart of the work I hope to do.
Professional Experience
Graduate Student Therapist
Providing client-centered therapy as part of clinical training for my Marriage and Family Therapy program.
Research Assistant
Contributing to projects at Being Well, Inc., the Global Compassion Coalition, and the Resilient Parent Initiative with a focus on parental burnout, early childhood development, and men and boys.
Research Writer & Content Curator
Developing evidence-based educational materials and public mental health resources.
Crisis Counselor & Advocate
Background in trauma-informed crisis intervention, advocacy, and direct community support.