I am a Colorado native, born and raised in Golden, Colorado. I grew up in a loving family and my parents have been married for over 40 years. I come from a big Irish family, and they have been a constant example of what love and support look like. With the support of them and my partner, I am where I am today.
I identify as a heterosexual, white female and I use she/her/hers pronouns. I am passionate about working with people who are different from me, as I believe our differences are what make the world an interesting and amazing place.
I began my professional career by working as a probation officer for a private company in Jefferson County, Colorado, where I worked for eight years. In that time, I worked with adults who had gotten caught up in the criminal justice system and witnessed many lives destroyed or damaged. I began to think that there must be a better way to help people.
I turned my attention to prevention and got my Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado, where I focused my education on working with Relationships and Families. I then continued my education by completing a two year training program through Denver Family Institute, where I continued to focus on Relationship and Family work. Through my education, I learned that healthy families create healthy individuals. The more I worked with families, the more I learned that the foundation of a healthy family is a healthy relationship, thus was born my passion for relationship work. At this time, I work primarily with relationships utilizing the Gottman Method (Level 3 trained) and individuals hoping to improve their relationships and find balance in their lives.
My philosophy is centered on systems therapy work. I believe in the power of connection and that as people, we need positive and healthy systems to be a part of, whether that is our family, our friends, or our community. The path isn’t always easy, but through our work together, I believe I can help you and your relationship find hope, wellness, and balance.