Throughout my academic career, I immersed myself in research, serving as a Research Assistant in undergrad and graduate school working in Technological, Educational, and Therapeutic Research. One of my favorite projects as a graduate Research Assistant from way back in 2007 showed the numerous benefits of providing therapy virtually using Skype! This rigorous research background instilled in me a deep appreciation for evidence-based methods. However, I believe in balancing scientific evidence with the intuitive wisdom gained through years of clinical practice and the invaluable lessons learned from each unique client interaction.

My education, credentials, and licenses include:

• B.S. in Human Development and Family Sciences-University of Texas Austin (UTA)
• M.S. Clinical Social Work-UTA
• Behavioral Therapy Training Institute's (BTTI) intensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention hosted by the International OCD Foundation
• 2 year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certificate Program facilitated by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfeild
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2013

Their passing, when I was just out of high school, followed by a significant heartbreak, led me to seek therapy. The transformative compassion and guidance I received from my first therapist planted a seed that would later bloom into my life's calling.

Years later, after starting my family, I reconnected with that same therapist who had made such an impact on my life. Her influence helped guide me toward this profession, and in a beautiful full-circle moment, I found myself working in the same office where I had once been a client a decade earlier.

My journey included unexpected preparation for this role through my work at an animal emergency hospital. There, I discovered my natural ability to help people in crisis situations, learning to use my intuition to help distressed individuals find emotional balance while making critical decisions – a skill that proves invaluable in treating OCD today.

Two years ago, my family and I made a significant decision to redesign our lives. We sought a slower pace, four distinct seasons, and the opportunity to explore the Pacific Northwest. 

• Break free from OCD cycles using evidence-based ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) & I-CBT (Inference Based-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) techniques
• Manage intrusive thoughts and reduce anxiety without relying on compulsions
• Identify OCD triggers and develop personalized coping strategies that actually work
• Reclaim hours of your day by reducing time-consuming rituals and compulsive behaviors
• Transform your relationship with uncertainty and "what if" thinking
• Practice mindfulness-based techniques to stay grounded during OCD episodes
• Build confidence in distinguishing between OCD thoughts and genuine concerns
• Create a customized "OCD toolbox" for managing symptoms in real-life situations
• Develop self-compassion while facing OCD challenges
• Navigate specific OCD subtypes like contamination OCD, relationship OCD, or Pure O
• Apply proven strategies for preventing OCD relapse and maintaining long-term progress