The search took me on some fascinating adventures: professional music school, bartending at a nightclub, and even training overseas as a yogic monk, to name a few. Some experiences were radiant successes, others painful failures (I'm a bad monk), but along the way two things happened. First, I became reluctantly skilled at being disappointed. (A lot of things promise they work, but don’t.) Second, over time, I slowly built an encyclopedia of techniques that do work.
Along with private practice, I lead workshops in a variety of settings and teach for the Colorado Community College System. My goal is always to present psychology in a way that translates to real life.
My approach is light and humorous, rooted in science, and centered on genuine human connection. Clients tend to stay not because therapy is easy, but because our time feels impactful, authentic, and surprisingly enjoyable.
For most of my adult life, I’ve been trying to understand what helps us feel better.
I’d love to say this came from curiosity, but it came from pain. My early 20's were trying desperately trying to navigate the world while feeling lost, incapable, afraid... simply put, I felt bad. So I looked for things to help.
What I offer through Align Again Sessions comes directly from that long, messy process– not from perfection, but from lived experience. My approach blends traditional psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and IFS work with body-based practices like Polyvagal therapy, functional movement, nervous system regulation, and acupressure. These are the tools that have consistently helped both me and the people I work with return to steadiness and enjoy our lives again.
Whenever you’re ready, I’d love to welcome you into this work with me.
