I have always known that for work to be personally meaningful to me, it has to contribute to the greater good. Early on, I realized psychology was the perfect route to a career based on making a difference in people’s lives. During my undergrad at UT Austin, I discovered my love for the practical application of theory, which led me toward counseling.

However, life had other plans for my timeline first. An unexpected pause delayed the counseling path initially but opened the door to other rich experiences. I spent years teaching and traveling in Asia, living nomadically across the US, and working with neurodiverse and gifted students in my native Dallas. I also wore many other hats like running an ethical accessory/vintage boutique and selling clothing. While those chapters were incredibly rewarding, my ultimate goal was still to become a therapist.

I eventually realigned with my true calling, completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and have been practicing since. It has been the perfect intersection of my interests, skills, personality, and values. Since I know what if feels like to be a client, I treat our work like a true partnership. In the room with me, therapy feels less like a rigid clinical assessment and more like a warm conversation with a compassionate collaborator, one who just happens to be extensively trained in mental health.