I took the scenic route to becoming a psychotherapist. I first found my way to the mountains of the west and into a career in outdoor media and storytelling. I helped to create and produce films, written stories, and podcasts about life in wild places. I sat with people, listened deeply, paying close attention to both what was said and how it was said. I wanted to go deeper, or maybe further upstream. I decided to get a graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling and become a therapist. Now, story continues to shape my therapeutic work. I believe stories connect us and guide us— the ones we tell ourselves, the ones we’ve heard our whole lives from others, the different versions we might create over time, and the ones we dare to share with others.

I love being outside, time with family and friends, my work, good music. getting out of cell reception, my cat, and swimming when swimming isn’t expected. I seek to bring realness, warmth, curiosity and compassion into all I do. I find great meaning in helping others tap into a wider landscape of self and I’d be honored to be a part of your journey.