What might therapy look like with me?

I try to model clear communication, understanding and curiosity in my daily practice. I believe in the importance of client agency and rely heavily on mutual communication in the therapeutic process. I bring my expertise and knowledge of a trauma-focused clinical lens to the room. This means I believe that the things we experience can imprint on us in maladaptive ways, at times, which impacts our current daily functioning. I help clients to discern what those improperly stored memories may be.

My Training and Clinical History

I graduated from the clinical social work program through Walla Walla University in 2022. During this time I sought out to understand the therapeutic relationship through hours of observing and being in therapy myself. I completed my hours of practicum working within the Department of Corrections for Missoula County. I am forever grateful to my supervisors during my time of clinical hours and practicum: Sam Ore, LCSW, Leah Ore LCSW and Jenna Marceau. My primary clinical focus is EMDR and TF-CPT.

Get to know me

My home base is Missoula, Montana on Bitterroot Salish land. Here, I enjoy being a part of the music and healing communities. I grew up in Kalispell, Montana and have explored many pockets of the world. I continue to value traveling and my family. I prioritize family over all else and believe in a flexible work-life balance. I find joy in helping clients advocate for work-life balance as well. I tend to be an optimistic person with big, deep thoughts which transfers to the way I view people. I find solace in humor while trying to assess where that humors intention lies.

I’m grateful you stumbled on my page and I look forward to getting to know you!