I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in 2015. I completed my master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling at Stetson University in 2020, along with Graduate Certificates in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Play Therapy & Creative Expression. During the height of the Pandemic, I saw how crucial physical health was to mental health, especially in underserved BIPOC communities and obtained certification as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach specializing in Gut Health from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in 2021. With that, came my blossoming love for ecotherapy.

Since graduating, I have gained experience utilizing play therapy & expressive arts to provide developmentally appropriate counseling for children in multiple settings, from schools to community mental health agencies, to private practice. I have worked with children and families navigating neurodivergency & the school system, parent-child relationship challenges, and overall increasing family wellness & connection. Through that work, I found my passion for helping parents with neurodivergent children and creating systems that help with the day-to-day functions of their lives, both at school and at home. I also found it extremely rewarding to assist parents in navigating their own emotional blocks when striving to establish more conscious parenting styles as well as establishing sustainable neurodivergent-affirming routines for the whole family.

The one area I’ve focused on throughout my personal and clinical experience is how attachment styles in individuals (particularly neurodivergent ones) correlate to physical & mental health issues, specifically surrounding parenting, chronic stress, emotional (dis)connection in relationships, and stress management and how ecotherapeutic methods can help mend and/or mitigate the aforementioned issues. All of that to say, the body and the mind are extremely connected , especially to nature and it’s cycles, and I’ve spent the last decade learning & practicing how to bring the two together in approachable and sustainable ways that include a nature-based aspect.

When I’m not in sessions with clients, you can find me enjoying time with my two sons and my partner. I’m also a self-proclaimed foodie and absolutely love exploring the city through my pallette. Other hobbies that I enjoy are reading, journalling, visiting a local farmer’s market, and engaging in anything else that forces me to slow down and really take in life — one of my favorite ways being hiking & nature walks.

I believe that when looking at humans from a whole-listic perspective, the outcomes tend to be overall better and longer lasting. If you’d like to learn more about how to do this for yourself, for your relationship, or for your entire family, book a free consultation to chat with me about which services might be best suited for you and your goals.