Ages I work with:
Adults and adolescents 14+
Languages I speak:
English
Who I am:
I use she/her pronouns.
I love working with:
- Driven professionals, parents, or students who feel out of control when it comes to anxious thoughts or uncomfortable physical sensations
- Perfectionists, overthinkers, individuals who struggle with panic
- People who spend their days powering through (at work, at home, in class) while fighting waves of anxiety, only to end the day exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected from the people and activities that matter most
- Those doing all the things, and yet still feel like their anxiety is running the show
My training background and therapy approaches include:
I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2022 from the University of Mississippi. I completed my predoctoral internship, postdoctoral fellowship, and early career at VA Medical Centers in Chicago, San Diego, and St. Louis before joining Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis. I specialize in OCD, anxiety disorders, and women’s health. My approach to therapy primarily includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure-based techniques (including exposure and response prevention or ERP), mindfulness and acceptance.
How I help:
My style is personable and supportive, structured yet flexible, and I aim to meet you where you are. We’ll start by working collaboratively to identify what’s really happening when your anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts take over—whether it shows up as health anxiety, panic attacks, or the constant mental loop of perfectionism and overthinking. Together, we’ll find the patterns that keep you stuck and develop a step-by-step treatment plan tailored to your goals.
Next, you’ll learn practical, evidence-based strategies to respond differently when anxiety shows up. My approach blends psychoeducation and cognitive techniques so you can make sense of your symptoms and start retraining your anxiety response. We’ll use exposure therapy to help you gradually face the thoughts, sensations, and situations you’ve been avoiding. Over time, you’ll build confidence in your ability to handle discomfort, trust your body again, and feel more present and connected in your daily life.
More about me:
Outside of work, I’m usually with my husband and daughter—out for a walk, listening to an audiobook, or planning our next sushi night (I haven’t met a roll I won’t try). These are the moments that help me slow down, stay grounded, and practice the same balance I encourage my clients to find.