She/Her/Hers
Graduate Intern supervised by Heather Murphy, LPC-S
“An abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal behavior.” – Viktor Frankl
Who I am:
Whether you feel your circumstances are normal, abnormal, or anywhere in between, my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe in sharing how it’s impacting you in your daily life. We will collaborate to find solutions, approaches, and perspectives that align with your values while processing the emotions and expectations that often arise when our circumstances lead us to counseling. No emotion, experience, or reaction is off limits with me and I hope you feel the truth in that as we begin working together.
I believe healing and insights can come from anywhere (memes, music, dancing, food, sports, anywhere) and my goal is to collaborate with clients to find what works best for you at this current stage in your life. I understand that therapy is work; it takes time, effort, courage, and energy to reflect, process, and grow, but you don’t have to do it alone, and you certainly don’t have to do it without cussing, crying, laughing, complaining, or whichever responses you might have throughout your journey.
My approach includes: existentialism (What is the meaning I’m making of this experience and what is my responsibility?), feminist (What larger systems and structures are involved in this experience?), and person-centered (The client is the expert on their own experience). All three weave together, painting the full picture of you, your values, and your identity so that we can collaborate on realistic solutions, coping mechanisms, or whatever your therapeutic goals might be.
Who I Work With:
In systems that lead to dehumanization of ourselves and others, I work to make therapy sessions a re-humanizing space where we’re allowed to crack open old narratives and understand ourselves as humans being, not just humans doing. I’m big on Disability Justice, mutual aid, and communal care. I’m known for working with:
- Neurodivergent folks
- Navigating new or old medical diagnoses or disabilities
- Grief, death, and preparing for end-of-life
- Creatives, crafters, writers, etc.
- Life transitions
- Self-esteem, negative self-talk, lack of motivation
- Activists/folks who want to build a better world
- Still-Coviding folks
- Chronic invalidation (or emotions, experiences, or medical symptoms)
Grief, activism, disability justice, new medical diagnoses, & chronic illness
Education & Training:
With a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from The University of Texas, I learned what motivates folks to take action, but I couldn’t get myself to use that knowledge to sell consumer goods. So I worked all over the place to make creative expressions come to life in movies, music videos, and album artwork.
In 2020, I learned about End-of-Life Companions/Death Doulas (like birth doulas but for folks who are dying) and found a calling to sit with the emotions and experiences that our western society tries desperately to ignore. I’ve attended multiple workshops on mortality and death, receiving a certification from the International End-Of-Life Doula Association (INELDA) in 2021. That probably sounds quite niche, but I’ve been able to apply my knowledge of mortality and grief to so many areas of life.
I’m currently earning my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Houston-Clear Lake where I’ve been able to further explore my creative and moribund interests within the counseling context.
When I take off my “therapist hat,” I’m blasting Houston rap, organizing politically, and tending to my chronic illnesses, often at the same time. I’m also eager to spend more time reading, writing, and creating after I graduate.
Ready to begin? If you’re ready to start your journey, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Reach out for a free 15-minute virtual chat to get a sense of what a session might feel like. If it isn’t quite what you’re looking for, I’ll gladly help you find a good match with one of my amazing colleagues.