I have always loved learning. When I was in elementary school, I carried around a Biology textbook and would re-read my favorite sections (zoology and botany) each day. As a teenager, I was already diving into the DSM front to back. And as an adult, I continue to indulge my curiosity daily by learning about many topics (including but not limited to: plants, animals, the stars, the deep sea, neuroscience, music, art, philosophy, and the magnificent and ridiculous human race).

I credit this sense of curiosity and wonder to what has helped me heal from trauma and engage in deep self-discovery. Coincidentally, my curiosity paired with deep empathy also makes for a fantastic therapist!

Ten years of experience in the mental health field and a rigorous education in Clinical Mental Health have refined my therapeutic skills even further. More than that, I have lived experience in your seat: I have been on the client side of therapy for many years! All of my specialties are informed by hands-on experience, both personally and professionally.

Currently, I am a proud Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (supervised by Beth Clardy Lewis, LPC-S) at Vervewell Counseling—a therapy group that believes in therapy as self-care for everyone.

Through Vivere Disce, I aim to loudly and joyfully share my knowledge, curiosities, and professional opinions to help you learn to live a better life.

When I’m not in “counselor mode”, I love to spend time out in nature—hiking, kayaking, bird-watching, gardening, and mountain biking. Or you can find me with my nose in a book and my beloved black cat, Amity, curled up in my lap.