ABOUT ME

I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a background in public health (MPH), specializing in supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, and life-altering transitions. I have extensive experience helping people navigate the emotional toll of medical challenges—including stress injuries among first responders, sports performance barriers, grief and loss, end-of-life care, long-term treatment effects, palliative care, and carepartner burnout. I also facilitate support groups for those seeking connection during difficult times.

My career has taken me from hospitals and research institutions to community clinics and integrative health settings, giving me a wide-angle view of both the strengths and the gaps in our healthcare system. I’ve worked alongside patients and families as they confront fear, uncertainty, and isolation while trying to make sense of complex diagnoses and treatment plans. Helping them feel less alone—and more in control—has always been at the heart of my work.

My therapeutic approach integrates practices from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy, Socratic Dialogue, and Somatic Experiencing. I tailor each session to meet the unique needs of the individual, always with the goal of restoring clarity, connection, and a sense of agency.

I believe asking for help is an act of strength. It takes real courage to face uncertainty, sit with vulnerability, and take steps toward change. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they do this meaningful work.

Originally from Atlanta, I moved to Bozeman in 2007. I completed my undergraduate degree at Emory University in 1995 and went on to earn dual master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2000. Over the years, I’ve worked in North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Montana—serving in roles that span crisis counseling, research, education, advocacy, and community health.

When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me trail running, Nordic skiing, paddleboarding, biking, or camping with my spouse and our dog.

All therapy is grief work. A process of confronting a life where you expect one thing and get another, a life that brings you the unexpected and unanticipated - Dr. Edith Eger