ABOUT ME

Relationships are the most important part of the healing process. Rooted in attachment theory, I have over 10 years of experience working with children and youth with severe behaviors, attachment injuries, anxiety, and trauma. I have worked in a wide range of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, private and public schools, early childhood education, clinical therapist within a community mental health agency and clinical therapist at a groups practice. I passionately utilize play therapy and attachment interventions to address behavioral challenges and trauma.

Along with therapy services, I provide families insight and education on neuroscience in an approachable way that helps them understand their child's behaviors, while also building skills to address the difficult behaviors. I actively work with the caregivers to help apply that knowledge in an intentional and effective way. Parents often call me thoughtful, validating, and empowering. Using an attachment approach, I lead children and their families to a greater place of understanding and connection.

​Additionally, I have extensive training in play therapy including Level 1 Theraplay, Beyond Behaviors, Child Centered Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, First Play, AutPlay, Synergetic Play Therapy, Trauma Informed Yoga for Children and Conscious Discipline.