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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I have had a lifetime of raising children and being an art teacher and an artist. I am excited to be transitioning into a second career as an Art Therapist. As I become a Therapist I hope to help children, women, and families who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, emotional intensity, or patterns that keep them stuck. Clients would be seeking a more creative, embodied way to heal, especially when talking alone doesn’t quite capture their experience. Using art therapy, parts work, somatic practices, and mindfulness, I will support clients in understanding their inner world and the patterns that show up in daily life. This work helps clients build emotional regulation, reconnect with resilience, and develop a deeper sense of safety within themselves. I am especially drawn to supporting childhood trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, and family stress. I also integrate art therapy, eco-therapy and sand tray approaches, allowing clients to explore their stories through nature, image-making, and symbolic play. My goal is to offer a grounded, compassionate space where creativity and embodiment open pathways for healing and transformation.

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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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When you’re living with anxiety, stress, or depression, it can feel like you’re carrying more than anyone else can see. Maybe you’re constantly worrying, feeling overwhelmed at school or work, struggling to communicate with the people you care about, or wondering why things that once felt easy now seem so difficult. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

I work with children, teens, and adults who are looking for a space where they can slow down, feel heard, and begin to understand what’s getting in the way of living the life they want. I have a special passion for supporting teenagers as they navigate anxiety, social anxiety, depression, communication challenges, and the pressures that come with growing up. I also enjoy working alongside parents, helping families strengthen communication and create more supportive connections at home. I believe that healing starts with feeling safe enough to be yourself. My goal is to create a space where you can share your experiences without fear of judgment while we work together to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns. Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about discovering new ways to move through life’s challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and self-compassion.

My approach is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and art therapy to help clients build practical coping skills, improve communication, and develop a stronger connection with themselves. Together, we’ll find tools that fit your life and support meaningful, lasting change.

As an MSW intern, I am supervised by licensed clinicians who provide guidance and support as I continue to develop my clinical skills. My areas of focus include supporting children, teens, and adults experiencing social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, stress, and communication challenges.

If you’re ready to get started, I always offer a 15-min consult 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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Change—whether anticipated or sudden—can feel destabilizing. It can bring grief, uncertainty, or a loss of connection to oneself. Many people find themselves stuck, unsure of how to move forward after a pivotal event. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, processing trauma, or struggling with identity shifts, I strive to help clients bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.

I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who are integrating significant life events—experiences that have disrupted their sense of self or stability. My approach combines evidence-based techniques, including mindfulness and somatic experiencing, with depth-oriented tools like dream work and Sand Tray therapy. Therapy is a space to explore the emotions beneath the surface and to reconnect with your inner wisdom and resilience.

I reference Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) principles to help clients regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and regain clarity during times of change. As a queer therapist, I am committed to providing an affirming space for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly those navigating identity-related transitions or seeking healing in relationships.

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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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