Born and raised in Trumansburg, I have a deep love and connection for this area. I pursued my undergraduate degree in psychology and my graduate degree both as SUNY New Paltz, ultimately returning to the Finger Lakes after graduating in May 2020. In my 6 years at New Paltz, I volunteered as a peer counselor for the campus-based crisis hotline. Since graduating, I was working in an outpatient substance use clinic before joining the CAPS’ team this year. I am very excited to be returning to working in mental health and to be a part of the IC community!
My approach to therapy is flexible based on the needs of each individual I work with, while remaining rooted in a relational and cognitive basis. I believe in the importance of understanding why and how we view the world and learning to challenge ourselves to explore new perspectives. I meet my clients where they are at, encourage them in building acceptance of themselves, and aid them in exploring new directions in which to grow. My ultimate goal is to provide a space in which my clients feel safe physically and emotionally – a space in which clients can feel free to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours without fear of judgement.
I consider myself to be an intersectional feminist, an advocate, and a humanist. My professional interest areas and focuses include: sexual violence, domestic violence, substance use & harm reduction, chronic mental health disorders, the intersections between mental health and our sociological structures, and existential philosophy and theory. I believe in the radical power of rest and wellness in a society that considers both as an afterthought.
In my personal time I love spending time with animals (especially cats), reading excessively long historical fiction novels, video games, anime, and napping.