Therapist.
Recovering Overachiever.
Reformed Perfectionist
I help high-capacity people slow down enough to understand what’s really driving the patterns that keep them stuck, rebuild trust in themselves, and make meaningful changes that actually stick.
Before I became a therapist, I was a career-driven mom, wife and person trying to figure out the same things my clients are often untangling: how to show up for the important parts of life without losing yourself in the process.
A LITTLE PART OF MY STORY
I know what it’s like to look like you have it all together while quietly wondering if the life you built still feels like you.
I've always been someone who likes having a plan, staying productive, and being the person others could rely on. I genuinely like helping people. I still do.
But somewhere along the way I got a little too good at being what everyone else needed me to be that I started to lose touch with who I wanted to be. I thought that being productive meant being busy. Being successful meant I was valuable and that being strong meant never needing help.
I spent years believing that if I just worked a little harder, stayed a little more organized, or held everything together a little better, I'd eventually feel settled.
From the outside, life looked full and in a lot of ways, it was.
But on the inside, I was exhausted and really disconnected from myself. Eventually, I realized I had been building a life that looked good on paper, but I hadn't spent nearly enough time asking whether it felt like my life.
Learning to slow down, trust myself, and make decisions based on my values instead of everyone else's expectations has been one of the hardest—and most meaningful—things I've ever done.
It's also one of the reasons I care so deeply about helping other people do the same.
“I kept telling myself things would feel better after hitting the next milestone…in the next season of life…in the next version of me.”
Therapy requires compassion, curiosity and sometimes a little humor.
Because real change usually starts the moment you stop pretending you're fine.
I’m a therapist, yes, but more importantly, I’m a real person who knows you can look okay on the outside while feeling completely disconnected from yourself on the inside.
I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I do believe therapy works best when there’s enough space to be honest about what’s working, what isn’t, and who you’re becoming underneath it all.
I have a tiny bit of a potty mouth, so if the occasional “oh shit” or “what the fuck” isn’t your thing, I might not be your person.
WHAT ITS ACTUALLY LIKE
to work
with me.
I don't expect you to have the right words.
Most people who sit down with me aren't looking for advice. They're tired of carrying everything on their own. They second-guess themselves. They wonder why they're so hard on themselves, why rest feels uncomfortable, or why they're always the one everyone else leans on.
That's where we begin.
Not with fixing you.
With understanding you.
You can exhale when
you are with me.
You don’t have to have the right words or pretend you’re doing better than you are. You can be anxious, angry, exhausted, confused, self-protective, ashamed, or unsure where to start. We’ll make space for all of it.
I'll tell you the truth
with kindness
I’m not here to judge you or tell you how to live your life. But I will gently call attention to the stories, patterns, and protective strategies that may have helped you survive once, but aren’t serving you anymore.
I want your life to
feel like yours
Not perfect. Not performative. Not built around keeping everyone else comfortable. I want to help you rebuild trust with yourself, make choices that reflect who you are becoming, and create a life that feels honest from the inside out.
I have a tiny bit of a potty mouth, so if the occasional “oh shit” or “what the fuck” isn’t your thing, I might not be your person.
And that’s okay!
HOW I GOT HERE
Before starting Mindful Insights, I spent over a decade working in hospitals, emergency departments, and hospice care.
I LEARNED THREE THINGS THAT SHAPE MY WORK
Life rarely follows neat, predicable rules.
01
Doing hard things alone isn’t a personality trait. It’s usually a survival strategy.
02
People don’t need to be “fixed" — they need to be understood
03
-
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)- Washington State
Master of Social Work (MSW)- University of Southern California (2013)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BAC)– Pacific Lutheran University
Level II Certified Trauma Professional (CCTP-II)
Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE
PERSON YOU’LL BE TALKING TO
Because I think some realness matters.
Therapy isn't about me, but I also don't believe you should spend weeks talking to someone who feels like a complete stranger.
If you’re trusting me with the messy, vulnerable parts of your life, it feels only fair that you know a little about mine too.
The older I get, the more I realize my favorite moments are the simple ones.
Watching my kids do the things they love.
The lake on a sunny day
Time with my family.
My garden.
My favorite chocolate cake.
My unofficial co-worker, Winnie. Usually asleep on the job until someone says "treat."
My ideal weekend.
Sunshine, lake days, making s'mores by the fire, and nowhere I have to be.
THE SIMPLE THINGS
Current drink order.
Iced americano, with cream and a pump of simple syrup.
My happy place.
Usually where you'll find me when I have a few quiet moments to myself.
IF I SOUND LIKE SOMEONE YOU'D CONNECT WITH...
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for something to change, we can start with a conversation and see where it goes. We'll talk about what's bringing you here, answer any questions you have, and get a sense of whether we're the right fit.
I'd be honored to hear your story.
NO PRESSURE. JUST A CONVERSATION