From the Pacific to the Lakefront, I recently relocated to Chicago after several years of clinical practice in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. I bring a background in school-based counseling and intensive family intervention, offering a grounded, evidence-based space for individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions, complex dynamics, or challenges related to child and adolescent development.

I take a person-centered, individualized approach to therapy—there is no one-size-fits-all model. Therapy is a collaborative process where your goals, strengths, and lived experience guide the work. My role is to support you in building insight, developing practical skills, and applying those strengths across different areas of your life. I prioritize creating a nonjudgmental environment where you feel respected, understood, and supported.

My approach integrates trauma-informed and solution-focused frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT), strength-based practices, and mindfulness-based strategies.

I work with individuals, couples, children, and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, ADHD, and parenting-related concerns. With individuals, I focus on building resilience, clarity, and a stronger sense of self. With couples, I support partners in improving communication, deepening emotional connection, and navigating patterns that may be creating distance. With families and youth, I bring extensive experience working with adolescents (ages 10+) and emerging adults, with a focus on safety, communication, and navigating high-risk situations, including substance use and behavioral concerns.

My clinical training includes a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Indiana University. I have worked as an FFT Therapist and Case Manager with Parents and Children Together (PACT), collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide intensive family-based interventions. My experience also includes school-based counseling with the Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii and work in a residential care setting supporting youth in critical environments. This range of experience allows me to bring both structure and flexibility to the therapeutic process, meeting clients with steadiness during challenging and complex seasons.

Outside of my clinical work, I value balance and connection. I enjoy training in martial arts, snowboarding, spending time outdoors, and being with friends. At home, I unwind with my three cats, which helps me stay grounded and present in both my personal and professional life.