Getting you closer to you.
LPC Tx License #93485
Based in Austin, Texas, EMDR trained, specializing in trauma, low self-esteem,
identity work, anxiety, and relationships.
How did I make it here?
I didn’t always want to be a therapist in life. From playing music, running my college radio station, to working for music festivals, I was eager about working in the music industry. But time and time again I felt overwhelmed by my depression, struggle to connect, and confusion on who I wanted to be that that path stopped making sense. I’ve worked in social media, marketing, service industry, and public relations, but I never found meaning, purpose, or fulfillment.
I spent years in my own therapy to process what those words mean to me. I grew to understand that what I wanted in life was authentic relationships, exploration, curiosity, challenge, safety, and the freedom to be vulnerable. Therapy provided me that space, those moments of self discovery, both exciting and painful, coming face to face with my self, of an honest, compassionate, and transformative relationship with my therapist that has brought me here. You wouldn’t be reading this without them. I will forever have gratitude for Sarah, for Brian.
I’m still doing that work in my therapy today. Being a client has given me more tools than anything else has as a therapist. I know what it’s like as a client; the wish for my pain and problems to be taken away, to be saved, to be understood, to be validated and seen, to be told I’m a good person. I use all of these experiences when I’m the therapist in the room. It’s not something I take lightly. Research shows the relationship between the therapist and the client is the most important catalyst for change and healing. What an honor it is to see people at their lowest and their highest moments in life.
As a therapist
As I’ve grown as a therapist, I’ve found that I enjoy working with identity issues, relationships, and trauma. These can show up as depression, anxiety, or as a persistent sense of unease. I utilize Internal Family Therapy (IFS), Attachment Theory, Existential theory, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to find the best fit for what works for you. I try to create a safe environment where we can catch up on life and what’s important for you while diving deeper into the underlying beliefs, relationships and patterns that keep us stuck.
I work with couples, adults, and adolescents of all genders, races, classes, and sexualities. I recognize the importance of creating a safe space to be seen, heard, understood, and accepted can be healing in and of itself. I understand the challenge of asking for help and shaking off masculine/patriarchal narratives to get into therapy because I’ve battled them myself.
I pay attention to the mind, body, and spirit and how they connect to one another in the systems we live in. I believe that healing is a holistic journey that requires active effort to achieve growth and change. If you’re looking to change only in the therapy room, you will be very disappointed to find it’s what happens outside of the session that is the most important. Together, I will help you become less judgmental of yourself and others, rewrite narratives that weigh you down, and help you learn to love the most human parts of yourself.
Who am I?
Therapy is only a part of healing and growing. My life reflects my values and what I’ve learned helps me be my best self. Outside of the therapy office, I’m climbing plastic rocks at the climbing gyms or getting outside to touch some real rock. I’m going to concerts and maybe working in the box office. I’m trying out jiu jitsu and getting humbled over and over again. I’m playing DND or board games with my friends, going camping near and far, gaming with friends across the country now, or reading a really good sci-fi/fantasy book. I’m also trying to slow down and just spend time with my cats Sophie and Sammie.
I’m on the same journey of finding out what matters to me, changing my mind, losing my spark and then finding it again. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on yours.
