"Emotion-resistant" or "therapy-hesitant" clients, as I adoringly refer to those folks who might just not buy into the whole "let's talk about our feelings" thing

Couple/partnership work, including nonmonogamous or alternative relationship structures

Trust recovery in partnerships (affairs, addiction, etc.)

Betrayal trauma

Queer populations and related experiences

Somatic-based healing Ongoing training through The Embody Lab, including completion of the in-depth Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy certification

Emotion-Focused Therapy Ongoing training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy while pursuing certification through the International Centre for Excellence in EFT (Externship completed 2024; Core Skills completed Spring 2025, with ongoing consultation from EFT experts)

Northwestern University, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Virginia Tech, B.A. Public Relations and Sexuality & Family Dynamics

Dogs! I am a proud dog mom of three and a fierce advocate for rescue work (fun fact: I have fostered over 50 dogs!)

Anything nature-focused

Tea connoisseur