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 informed me about what life is like for all peoples. This has included immersion and exposure with the Spanish language. I am passionate about providing Spanish speakers access to mental healthcare. As a psychologist, I have sought out bilingual 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. My training program was bilingual (Spanish/English) and focused on behavioral health. I completed an LGBTQ+ and trauma-focused post doctoral residency at Veterans Health Indiana where I proudly served our nation's veterans. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ populations as well as veterans. I am passionate about providing holistic and informed services to the queer and veteran populations.

In addition, I have extensive training in psychological and neuropsychological assessment, including 4 years 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. 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.​​​