As a therapist at A Balanced Life, I believe healing happens through connection, compassion, and a strengths-based approach that honors each person’s unique story. I provide a safe, supportive space where individuals, couples, and families can navigate challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. My experience includes working with military populations, individuals affected by substance use, trauma, and domestic violence, as well as people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their support systems. Grounded in the values of social work, I recognize the important role that relationships, family dynamics, and community play in overall well-being.

Using evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I work collaboratively with clients to develop practical tools, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and support lasting growth and recovery. Seeking support is a courageous step. Whether you are beginning therapy or continuing your personal growth journey, I am honored to walk alongside you as you build a healthier, more fulfilling life.

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My approach is empathetic, compassionate, and strengths-based, rooted in the belief that healing and growth take shape when we can explore our inner world with curiosity and kindness. I support clients in bringing new insights into conscious awareness, understanding their emotional and cognitive patterns, and finding the motivation and tools needed to create meaningful change. My work is grounded in evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Art Therapy. With over 10 years of experience, I support both teens and adults as they navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression. I strive to

create a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. My work focuses on helping individuals deepen their understanding of themselves and the systems they move through, building resilience and confidence along the way. Together, we examine the underlying thoughts, beliefs, and narratives shaping daily life; identify internal strengths and coping strategies; and develop new resources to foster healing, growth, and self-efficacy. My goal is to collaborate with clients as they reconnect with their capacity for insight, compassion, creativity, and meaningful transformation.

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I, like many, moved here in my twenties with my skis and a Subaru. I have now lived and participated in the North Tahoe community for 18 years and I like to consider myself experienced in mountain town life. From a life pursuing competitive skiing, my growth into adulthood brought a new desire for purpose, one that I now share with this community in the therapeutic environment. I earned my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada, Reno, and I look forward to serving Truckee-Tahoe as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experienced the difficulty that can come in search for the right therapist, and I understand that your life and your time are of immense value.

I provide therapy for teens and adults, individuals, couples and families. Struggles and transitions are inherent parts of life, but also do not come with instructions or understanding. As trite as it sounds, you don’t know until you know. I lean into Existential Therapy practices to help understanding while being open to client needs.

The key to a successful therapeutic relationship is the one we build as therapist and client and is evidence based as foundational to positive outcomes. I strive to build trust and understanding in an open and nonjudgmental space bringing empathy, education and a little humor. I have a unique background, experienced in lifestyles more common to our little corner of the world.

If you’re ready to get started, I always offer a 15-min consult (if desired) to see if we are a good fit. I’d love to help you or a member of your family get the help they need to live better.

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I provide depth-oriented psychotherapy for adults and young adults who are seeking to heal from trauma, recover from substance use, or navigate periods of transition and transformation. My work is informed by a contemplative lens, inviting mindfulness, embodiment, and self-awareness as pathways to inner healing.

Drawing from my training at Pacifica Graduate Institute and Naropa University, I blend depth psychology and contemplative practice to help clients uncover the unconscious roots of emotional pain and reconnect with their authentic selves. My approach is relational, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that healing unfolds when we bring curiosity and presence to the parts of ourselves that have long been unseen.

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I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with behaviors that interfere with their daily lives and relationships. These challenges may look like a child having difficulty in school, a teenager engaging in bullying or acting out, or an adult facing addiction, relationship difficulties, or other recurring patterns. Often, these behaviors are rooted in unresolved childhood experiences or unprocessed trauma. Many people don’t realize the impact of those experiences until their struggles begin to affect multiple areas of their lives.

These patterns can contribute to anxiety, depression, OCD, and many other emotional and behavioral challenges. They can also leave you feeling isolated or unsure of how to move forward. The good news is that healing is possible. Many of us simply were never taught the tools needed to understand our experiences, process them, and create lasting change.

My undergraduate education and professional background include extensive experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and working with individuals on the autism spectrum. This foundation has given me a unique perspective on understanding behavior, identifying underlying patterns, and developing practical strategies that can benefit individuals from all walks of life. Combined with my mental health training, I take an integrated approach that addresses both behavioral patterns and the emotional and psychological barriers that often accompany them.

I believe therapy should never be one-size-fits-all. Together, we will create a personalized treatment plan that reflects your unique experiences, strengths, and goals. My priority is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout your healing journey.

I also believe in caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Whatever your personal beliefs or values may be, we can incorporate them into your treatment in a way that feels meaningful and authentic to you.

I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can get to know one another and determine whether we’re a good fit. My goal is to provide guidance, support, and practical tools that help you move toward a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with who you want to be.

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People often come to therapy carrying more than they feel able to hold on their own. Anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, painful life experiences, or major transitions can leave people feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. My goal is to help clients make sense of those experiences, reconnect with their strengths, and create meaningful change that extends beyond the therapy room.

I believe healing grows from feeling genuinely understood. I strive to create a warm, collaborative environment where children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families feel comfortable exploring difficult emotions, longstanding patterns, and the relationships that matter most to them. Therapy isn’t about having all the answers. It is about creating the space to better understand ourselves, discover new possibilities, and move forward with greater confidence and intention.

Because every client brings a unique story, I tailor my approach to each person’s needs and goals. My work with adults and adolescents focuses on building insight, strengthening emotional resilience, and developing healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

With children, I use play as a natural way to support emotional expression, confidence, and growth. When working with couples, I help partners strengthen communication, deepen connection, and navigate conflict in ways that foster healthier relationships.

Whether clients are seeking support during a difficult season or working toward deeper, lasting change, my hope is that they leave therapy with a stronger sense of themselves, more connected relationships, and practical tools they can continue to draw upon long after therapy ends.

No matter where you are in your journey, healing and growth are possible. I would love the opportunity to work with you and your family to build on strengths, overcome challenges, and create lasting positive change.

As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, my areas of focus include:

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Concerns • ADHD Support • Anxiety and Depression • Emotion Regulation and Coping Skills • Family Conflict and Parent Collaboration • Complex Trauma • Couples and Relationship Challenges • Self-Esteem and Identity Development

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