So I finally took the advice I had given countless others and put in the work to face all that was holding me down: the internalized beliefs about myself, the people pleasing, the perfectionism, and the shame. I began to truly believe in my own inherent self worth. I don’t have to be perfect to be worthy of love, happiness, or the life I desire.

After a lifetime of foregoing risk trying to do things “the right way”, I took some big risks and made some changes: I left a job I had been at for many years to be able to be more flexible and present for my son; in spite of that part of me that never wants to disappoint I started to set boundaries with family, friends, and even myself; and I challenged myself to ask for help even when I worried I was being a burden. It wasn’t easy and it wasn’t overnight, but after a lifetime of trying to not burden anyone, to not rock the boat, and to always do the right thing, I finally felt free to just be me. I felt free to take up space, ask for help, and live life on my terms. 

Now, as a therapist, I help fellow women break away from all that is keeping them from knowing and believing in their inherent worthiness because everyone deserves to know they are inherently worthy of living a life they love just as they are—flaws and all.

I help fellow women and moms better understand the symptoms they’re experiencing not as flaws or failures but as natural responses to their experiences, their past wounds, and changes that come with their phase of life. I support mothers to recognize that this period of transition into motherhood (also known as matrescense) comes with unique challenges and joys that can change so many aspects of your life. As a therapist, a woman, and a mother I believe we were not meant to experience life without community. It is my honor to support fellow women through all the ups and downs of life.