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I am originally from Southern California and have lived in Southwest Colorado for the past 12 years. I decided to pursue a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling due to the need for social and emotional growth that I experienced as a classroom teacher and youth activities coach. Whether a person is tasked with academic rigor or physical challenges, mental coping skills are important to be able to complete these tasks with grace and compassion. I have always enjoyed helping people and truly see the profession of counseling as a way to help others. My style of therapeutic approach is founded in client-centered, solution-focused, and humanistic theories. I believe that we all have the tools within ourselves to achieve whatever success looks like, sometimes we may need the guidance of another person to help us find the right tool to use in the moment.
My hobbies include cycling, running, snow sports, reading, and cooking. Regardless of the season, you will most likely find me enjoying my free time outside, usually in the mountains. I also love spending time with my dog, Church. He constantly reminds me to live in the moment and have a zest for life.
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else.” Charles Dickens.