I’m passionate about supporting individuals and communities through both one-on-one therapy and global mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) initiatives. I take a systems and trauma-informed approach to foster resilience, reconnection, and wellbeing.

About Me

I’ve found the greatest joy in helping others feel empowered—whether through therapy, yoga, mountain adventures, or supporting conflict-affected and marginalized communities. My work has taken me from advising on MHPSS in crisis settings to walking alongside women and young people navigating anxiety, self-doubt, and harmful gender norms. Off the clock, I come alive in wild places—mountains, forests, and open water—where I reconnect with myself and find inspiration. Through my offerings, I hope to create spaces for healing, growth, and belonging—especially for women and those too often left out of the conversation.

Education & Qualifications

  • Licensed Social Worker, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (2024)

  • Master of Social Work, Advanced Clinical Behavioral Health, Colorado State University (May 2024)

  • Master of International Development, University of Pittsburgh (2014)

  • Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education & Coaching, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (2012)

  • Professional Teaching Certification, Pennsylvania Department of Education (2013)

  • Wilderness First Aid & CPR, SOLO (2018)

  • Positive Control Systems: Crisis intervention & communication with adolescents in a therapeutic setting), Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness (2019)

  • Psychological First Aid, Johns Hopkins University (2020)

  • Protecting Children in Humanitarian Settings, Columbia University (2020)

  • MHPSS in International Humanitarian Settings, Johns Hopkins University (2020)

  • Mental Health in Complex Emergencies, Fordham University’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (2020)

  • Trauma-informed yoga teacher training, Yoga for Humankind (2021)

  • IASC MHPSS Coordination Training, MHPSS Reference Group & DSS (2021)

  • 200 hour yoga teacher training, Karuna Yoga Journeys (2022)

  • Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT), Safer Edge (2022)

  • Safeguarding Essentials, Humanitarian Leadership Academy (2022)

My story

I grew up in a home where mental health wasn’t talked about—yet I could feel how much we needed it. Later, while working in East Africa, I saw how unspoken pain and trauma showed up in communities facing conflict, harmful practices, and inequality. That experience, paired with my own healing journey, opened my eyes to the deep connection between mental health and social change. Since then, I’ve been passionate about supporting women, girls, and marginalized communities in reclaiming their voice, strength, and wellbeing. I would be honored to accompany you on your journey to wellbeing.