Why I Do This Work:

My path to becoming a therapist grew from my passion for sex education and my belief that sexual wellbeing is just as important as mental, emotional, and physical health. As a young person, my life was changed when I participated in an extracurricular, comprehensive sex-ed class and learned about sexuality in an expansive, healthy, open way. That experience allowed me to explore and accept my own sexual and gender identities, and it inspired me to create similar spaces where others can safely question, learn, and connect with their inner worlds.

That commitment deepened when I began running an online forum for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. As a certified sex educator, I initially answered questions about sexual health, but the space quickly became something more. People began sharing about relationship struggles, family rejection, trauma, and mental health challenges. Being trusted with those stories, and witnessing both the pain and resilience of others shaped my understanding of how deeply interconnected our identities, relationships, and wellbeing are.

I also recognize that I would not be where I am today without the care, support, and guidance of others. My own experiences of being supported, challenged, and understood have deeply shaped how I view healing: as something that happens in relationship, not in isolation. This awareness grounds me in humility and gratitude, and continues to guide how I show up in this work.

As a neurodivergent person, I bring a lived understanding of what it can feel like to navigate a world that is not always designed with you in mind. My experiences have shaped how I understand difference, adaptation, and the many ways people learn to move through their environments. They have also deepened my appreciation for the importance of self-compassion, flexibility, and finding ways of being that feel authentic rather than prescribed.

I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all human beings and that we all deserve to live in a world that is just and compassionate. One of my core beliefs is that connection and healthy relationships are fundamental to living a fulfilling life. Knowing we are not isolated in our pain can be profoundly healing. Even in the face of life’s challenges, I believe that all people hold an innate capacity for growth and healing when they are met with care, support, and understanding.

I am currently completing my Master’s degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy with a focus on sex therapy at Lewis & Clark College