I completed my undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Michigan (Go Blue!). My major in undergrad was psychology , and my graduate program was for Masters in Social Work where I specialized in interpersonal practice.

I started my career post Masters as a home-based clinical therapist in Detroit. I provided intensive, community based individual and family counseling. I participated in a yearlong training cohort in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to deliver trauma informed systems of care approach to clients I worked with.

I became a school social worker serving students ranging from preschool through the twelfth grade. I conducted evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services using a variety of different assessments and instruments for preschool through high school aged students. I then used the results to collaborate with school staff and families for Individualized Education Plans, 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and Positive Reward Systems. I also participated in a yearlong, statewide Autism training series for specialized training in working with students who have autism, working with parents and families who have a child with autism and to be able to intervene clinically with those who have autism both at home and at school.

For the past seven years I have focused on individual, family and couples counseling in the private practice setting. Specialties include anxiety and depression, life transitions, couples and relationship counseling and trauma/grief and loss. I provide those I work with life tools and effective strategies to cope with presenting issues to improve quality of life, relationships and overall well being.