Trauma can also quietly shape the way we show up in relationships and in our day-to-day lives. You may notice difficulty trusting others, feeling emotionally distant or overly responsible for others’ emotions, fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, or feeling easily triggered in close relationships. Some people find themselves disconnected from their partners, overwhelmed by family dynamics, or unsure how to set and maintain boundaries without guilt. These responses are not personal failures — they are understandable adaptations to experiences that required you to survive.

I work with women who have experienced trauma and are living with the ongoing effects of those experiences. This may include trauma related to intimate partner violence, sexual assault, emotional or psychological abuse, stalking, attachment trauma, or adverse childhood experiences. Attachment trauma can develop when early or significant relationships felt unsafe, inconsistent, or emotionally unavailable, and it can continue to influence how we experience closeness, safety, and connection in adulthood. Many of the women I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in survival mode, experiencing anxiety, hypervigilance, intrusive memories, emotional numbness, shame, or a persistent sense of being on edge.

My passion is supporting women in understanding these patterns with compassion and learning new ways of relating to themselves and others that feel safer and more aligned with who they are. Healing is not about erasing the past, but about increasing choice, connection, and a sense of steadiness — both internally and within relationships.

In addition to working with survivors of interpersonal trauma, I also support law enforcement professionals and therapists who experience vicarious or secondary trauma through the work they dedicate their careers to. This work can carry a significant emotional burden, and having a space to process and restore is essential.

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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin and have been practicing therapy since 2020. I earned my Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. My approach is integrative and trauma-focused, drawing from evidence-based modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I work with individuals experiencing trauma-related symptoms, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use concerns.

I approach each therapeutic relationship with warmth, care, and respect. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, affirming, and collaborative — where you are never rushed and where your experiences are honored. I believe deeply in the nervous system’s capacity to heal and in each person’s ability to move toward a life that feels more grounded, connected, and fulfilling. It is an honor to walk alongside you as you share your story and begin this work.