Individual & Family Counseling, Portland, Maine
Reaching out takes courage — and I'm glad you're here. I work with individuals and couples ready to explore what's holding them back, heal from what's hurt them, and build a life that feels more like their own.
I've spent over 15 years helping people navigate the most difficult chapters of their lives, and I bring my own lived experience to my work. In addition to being a therapist, I'm a sister, a daughter, a wife, and a mother of two, navigating the beauty and complexity of family life. I've sat with my own grief, my own overwhelm, my own seasons of reinvention. I show up for my clients with patience, honesty, and a deep understanding of what it takes to make significant changes in one's life.
After graduating from Colby College and working at a suicide prevention nonprofit in Boston, I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of New England. In 2012 I began building my clinical foundation at Art of Awareness Wellness Center, working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I opened my private practice in Portland in 2016 and am deeply honored by every human who has allowed me to be a part of their healing journey.
The years since have deepened my work in ways a degree alone never could. Becoming a parent, supporting aging loved ones, and being there for friends as they weather their own life challenges have made me an increasingly more empathetic and grounded clinician. I believe healthy bodies help create healthy minds, and I bring that holistic perspective to every session.
I love encouraging clients to get outside and play. When I'm not in my therapy office, you'll find me traveling, biking, hiking, skiing, practicing yoga, or otherwise adventuring with my family.
I offer research-based, compassionate care designed to create real, lasting change beyond the therapy room.
Whether you're carrying the weight of a single overwhelming event or years of compounding stress, I use EMDR and trauma-focused therapies to help you gently move through what feels stuck. Healing isn't about forgetting — it's about reclaiming your sense of safety, agency, and wholeness.
Becoming a parent brings unexpected emotional challenges alongside the joy. I support clients navigating anxiety, mood shifts, identity changes, and relationship strain during pregnancy and the postpartum period — with compassion, understanding, and without judgment.
Anxiety can show up as racing thoughts, avoidance, perfectionism, or a quiet hum of worry that never quite turns off. Together we'll uncover the patterns underneath and build practical, lasting tools to help you feel grounded and more present in your daily life.
When the things that once brought you energy or joy start to feel distant, it's easy to lose sight of yourself. I work with you to understand what's shifted, reconnect with what matters, and find your way back to feeling like you again.
Grief doesn't follow a formula, and there's no right way to move through it. I offer a steady, unhurried space where you can honor what you've lost while gently learning how to carry it forward without being consumed by it.
The relationships closest to us often hold the most complexity. Whether you're navigating communication breakdowns, family conflict, infidelity, or the pain of divorce, I help you find clarity, rebuild trust, and develop healthier ways of being in connection.
Major changes — a new career, a move, becoming a caregiver, stepping into parenthood — can leave you feeling unmoored even when the change is welcome. I help you navigate the space between who you were and who you're becoming.
When someone survives a long-term illness or sudden medical event, the emotional aftermath often goes unattended. I'm uniquely skilled in helping you process the fear, frustration, and grief that comes with living in a body that doesn't always cooperate.
How you see yourself shapes everything — your relationships, your choices, your willingness to take up space. I work with you to untangle the stories you've internalized and build a more compassionate, honest relationship with yourself.
Recovery from disordered eating is deeply personal and rarely linear. I provide a supportive, shame-free space to explore your relationship with food and your body — and to begin building patterns rooted in nourishment rather than control.
Start with a free 15-minute phone consultation. We'll discuss what you're hoping to address and whether we'd be a good fit. No pressure — just a conversation.
Yes! I offer sessions by video through a secure platform, in addition to in-person appointments at my Portland office. We'll find what works best for your schedule.
Sessions are typically 50 minutes. Whether you need an objective ear to work through a hard decision or someone to hold space for deep grief, I meet you where you are.
I am an out-of-network provider. I accept Visa, Mastercard, and HSA payments. I can provide superbills for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance.
I work with older teens, adults, and couples. I'm allied with and affirming of LGBTQ+ clients and maintain a culturally sensitive, inclusive practice.
You're not alone — it takes courage to begin. I often suggest giving ourselves two to four sessions to see if we're a good fit. Feeling comfortable is critical, and I work hard to help you get there.
Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what you're hoping to address and whether we'd be a good fit to work together.
25 Middle Street
Portland, ME 04101
Video sessions available throughout Maine
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can discuss your needs and make sure we're the right fit. There's no pressure — just a conversation.