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I was born and raised in Montana and have a genuine passion for nature and the outdoors. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at Montana State University in 2001. I then pursued my Masters of Social Work degree and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana. This graduate program had a focus on providing a social justice and integrated practitioner perspective. I have an eclectic style that can be tailored to each unique individual. My primary therapeutic methods include Mindfulness Based, Holistic, Exposure, Narrative, Cognitive and Behavioral, Strengths Based & Solution Focused Therapies. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment that often helps people feel comfortable. A true passion of mine is structuring therapeutic activities for clients to express, process, increase self-awareness, and de-stress from life’s challenging and developmental experiences.

Wife. Mother. Therapist. Navigator. I value my authentic self and believe we all can trace life’s imprints to dive into the core of who we are versus what life has conditioned us to be. I hone in on my abilities to help all you navigators explore whichever capacities it is that you seek to grow through, heal from, or transition into. You are not just another name, but a whole light. We are all perfectly imperfect. I truly believe you can become stronger through a healthier relationship with yourself and others when equipped with the proper navigational tools.

What you have been doing to cope with the challenges of life isn’t working anymore. You notice feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with everything and everyone. Things feel blah. You’ve been stuck in thought loops of self-doubt, worry and difficulty letting go. Bottom line, you are suffering and tired of holding it all together. You desire more for yourself, but you’re not sure where to start and if you’re even allowed to take care of yourself. The good news is that you can feel better, more ease, more clarity and more your true self.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's of Science in Social Work from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I have over 13 years of experience helping adults, teens, children and families in the midst of significant life transitions. I have worked within child welfare, family homelessness, psychiatric hospital care, school, and tele-heath settings. In my practice, I help adolescents and adults overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and other life issues.

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with six years of experience helping adults navigate ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, substance use concerns, and personality disorders. I trained at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and have a background in neuroscience research, which shapes my practical, brain-based approach to care.

I believe people do best when they’re treated as whole humans—not just a diagnosis. I enjoy breaking down complex mental health concepts into clear, bite-sized explanations so patients understand why they feel the way they do and how treatment helps. My style is collaborative, direct, and supportive.

I’m comfortable working with complex or long-standing symptoms and don’t shy away from difficult cases. I also enjoy working with creatives in the Nashville community and understand the unique pressures that can come with creative work. My goal is to help patients feel empowered, informed, and supported as they move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

I’m a therapist based in Memphis who works with high-achieving women navigating anxiety, burnout, identity transitions, and complex relationship dynamics. Many of my clients are successful on the outside and exhausted on the inside. They are often the responsible one, the strong one, the reliable one — and quietly overwhelmed.

My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based model that helps clients understand and heal the different “parts” of themselves — the driven part, the critical part, the anxious part, the part that feels unseen. I am Level 1 trained in IFS and integrate attachment-informed and trauma-responsive care into my practice.

Many people come to therapy because something in their relationships isn’t working—conflict that keeps repeating, difficulty feeling close, or a sense of disconnection from themselves or others. Beneath these patterns, there is often something deeper: old wounds, protective strategies, and unmet longings that continue to shape how we show up in the present.

I’m a trauma-focused mental health counselor, USAF veteran, and retired paramedic with over 25 years of experience in emergency medicine. Having served 10 years in the United States Air Force and decades on the front lines as a board-certified paramedic in California, I understand firsthand the psychological toll that high-stress professions can take on the mind and body.

Today, I specialize in helping first responders, veterans, medical professionals, and trauma survivors recover from PTSD, complex trauma, grief, and performance-related stress. My approach combines clinical expertise with lived experience—allowing me to connect with clients in a grounded, direct, and deeply practical way.

I am trained in evidence-based modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), RTM (Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories), and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). My work focuses on helping clients process traumatic experiences, reduce intrusive symptoms, rebuild resilience, and restore a sense of identity and purpose.

Through The Trauma Guru LLC, I provide structured, trauma-informed care that integrates neuroscience, practical coping strategies, and, when appropriate, faith-informed perspectives for those who desire it. My mission is to help individuals move from survival mode to strength, clarity, and sustainable growth.

If you’re ready to do the work, I’m here to help guide the process.

I’ve had the privilege of working with clients navigating a wide range of challenges, including trauma, recovery, suicidal ideation, and domestic violence. My clinical work is grounded in evidence-based practices like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused approaches. I also integrate modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to meet each client where they are.