My career began in community mental health and private practice, but most of my early years were spent in schools. For more than a decade I worked in school-based mental health, including six years as a re-engagement specialist in Douglas County, helping students who had fallen off track find their way back. Those years taught me how systems can lift people up and how they can quietly fail them. They also taught me the belief that shapes all of my work today: most people aren’t unmotivated. They’re overwhelmed, misunderstood, or working with a brain nobody ever explained to them.
For many of my clients, money stress shows up, even if that’s not what brought them into therapy. I began to pursue a certification in Financial Therapy because having a better relationship with money is mental health. Today, I especially enjoy working with women who struggle with overspending-helping them feel more in control of their decisions with their money can significantly improve their lives.
Today my practice brings those threads together: ADHD, life transitions, and the emotional side of money. I work with women, teens, and families who are ready to understand themselves better and make changes that last.
How I work
Warm, direct, and practical. You won’t just vent for 50 minutes. We’ll talk honestly, get to the root of what’s happening, and leave with something you can use.
Free of shame. Whether it’s a credit card balance, a failing grade, or a pattern you’ve repeated for years, we’ll look at it with curiosity, not judgment.
Built around your brain. Strategies only work if they fit how you actually function. We’ll design for your real life, not an ideal version of it.
Education & Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Colorado
- Licensed School Counselor (LSC), Colorado
- ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
- Certified Financial Therapist (CFT), IN PROGRESS
- Colorado Christian University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A.
- More than 10 years of school-based mental health experience, including MTSS, 504 Plans, and IEPs
And then there’s Sunny
Sunny is my golden retriever and canine co-therapist. She’s available for in-office sessions when clients would like her there, and she has a knack for making first sessions feel a little less intimidating. If you’d prefer a dog-free session, just let me know.