About Me.

I grew up in eastern Kentucky and felt from a young age that my calling was for helping others. I have always been sensitive and empathic. I do my best to remain my authentic self in all spaces and I encourage others to do the same. ​Throughout my life, I felt driven to pursue experiences that broadened my worldview and more deeply inform me about what life is like for all peoples. As a psychologist, I have sought out training and positions that have allowed me to learn and appreciate how diverse cultural contexts influence a person's mental wellness. These diverse training environments have also enabled me to develop expertise with a wide range of mental health concerns. ​

I completed my doctoral training in the borderland region of southern New Mexico. During my time in NM I found myself inspired by indigenous ways of knowing and received training that focused on behavioral health and Spanish counseling. I completed an LGBT and trauma-focused post doctoral residency at Veterans Health Indiana where I proudly served our nation's veterans. I am passionate about veterans receiving the mental health care that they deserve. Several of my family are veterans, giving me a personal connection to supporting veterans.

In addition, I have extensive training in psychological and neuropsychological assessment, including 4 years on an NIH funded Alzheimer's research study at Sanders Brown Center on Aging within the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. I also completed neuropsychological training that focused on providing testing services to rural areas.​​

I am passionate about eating disorder treatment and recovery. Specifically, creating judgment free spaces for people to discuss their relationships to food and their bodies is important to me. We have a unique relationship to our bodies that is influenced by many familial, cultural, and societal messages. My approach highlights not only the personal experiences that inform relationships with food, but also the cultural messages/beliefs that may cause barriers to recovery.​​​