As a child, I struggled with OCD and anxiety. It was difficult for me to get through the school day because I was so worried about something terrible happening. These worries made me feel depressed, and it was difficult for me to see the light of the world around me. That’s why I am so passionate about helping others get the proper care they need by matching them up with a right-fit therapist, because I have seen first-hand the value of taking care of your mental health. 

I am currently working towards my Masters in Counseling at Troy University, and am looking forward to serving the community by helping people heal by tapping into their playful, creative side. 

My passion for helping others started when I was young. My mother was the school counselor at my elementary school, so I was always encouraged to be kind to the underdog and to be there for others when they were struggling. Despite being the quiet and shy one growing up, I always liked to be silly, and I was always there to lend a listening ear and help lighten the hearts of others with laughter. Helping my teachers help my classmates became my job, which is why I am so passionate about assisting others today. When I became the office manager for Integrative Counsel in 2020, it became evident that my helpful, playful spirit was necessary in this field. I slowly began to realize that serving others was what I was meant to do, and that I could teach others how to tap into their magical inner child and help people learn how to be playful and silly again- like they were when they were children. 

 There is so much magic to be found when we look at the world through the eyes of our child selves. Instead of being weighed down by darkness, my passion lies in helping people see the light in the little things around them and to tap into their authentic selves through their creativity.