about
I'm so glad you're here.
Taking the first step to find a therapist is brave work. I know because I’ve been in your shoes. Long before I was a therapist, I was a client first. My healing journey began in college when an amazing therapist came into my life, threw me a life raft and guided me through some pretty tough stuff.
This radically changed the course for my life for the better. Fast forward 25 years since my first therapy experience, and after a whole lotta learning, living and growing, I’m so grateful to be here, ready and willing to extend a hand to you in your time of need.
Because you matter, your needs matter, and your healing matters.
When it comes to professional development to hone my skills and expertise & personal growth/healing opportunities, I need you to know— I’ve SHOWN UP and I’ll keep showing up and working to become the wise elder I have always looked for and seldom found.
I believe that deep healing is supported by both lived experience and ongoing learning. If you'd like to explore the professional training, certifications, and memberships that guide and inform my work, you can learn more below. I earned my Master’s in Holistic Counseling, along with a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study in Holistic Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate in Expressive and Creative Arts, from Salve Regina University, a CACREP-accredited program. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC-Associate) in Rhode Island under the supervision of Marisa Etting. LMHC. Some of my lived experiences include Adverse Childhood Experiences, trauma and postpartum depression. Degrees Master of Arts in Holistic Mental Health Counseling, Salve Regina University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minor concentration in Women's Studies, University of Rhode Island Certificates & Trainings OCD Treatments and Interventions, Trauma Therapist Institute Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed EMDR, Trauma Therapist Institute EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Basic Training, Trauma Therapist Institute Perinatal Mental Health Certification #PSI149561 Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Holistic Mental Health Counseling, Salve Regina University Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care & Advanced Perinatal Psychotherapy, Postpartum Support International 60-hour Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate, The Embody Lab Hakomi Introductory Method, Hakomi Institute Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in the Expressive and Creative Arts, Salve Regina University Certified JourneyDance Guide Usui Reiki Levels 1 + 2 Certified in the Embodied Transformation Method created by Toni Bergins Memberships Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Member of Postpartum Support International (PSI) License Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Rhode Island | MHC00275-A Supervision Provided by Marisa Etting LMHC | Rhode Island | MHC00342
My Approach
Healing, to me, is all about being deeply present, connected, and real. My approach is collaborative and relational—we’re in this together. I hold space in a way that feels down-to-earth and attuned, helping you not just manage symptoms but also get to the root of what’s going on. It’s about healing from the inside out.
A big part of this work is learning to mother yourself into wholeness—to reconnect with your needs, to listen inward, and to really tune into what your body is telling you. So much of healing isn’t just about thinking our way through things but feeling them, moving through them, and integrating them on a deeper level. That’s where somatic healing comes in—getting out of our heads and into our bodies.
I bring in a mix of holistic mental health counseling, somatic healing, EMDR, mother wound/attachment work, expressive arts, and energy medicine—blending modern science with ancient wisdom in a way that’s trauma-informed, culturally aware, and deeply intuitive. Every person’s healing path is different, and I’m here to support you in the way that works best for you.
At the heart of it all, I believe in integrity, connection, transparency, service, self-expression, creativity, and simplicity—values that guide not just my work, but how I live my life. This is about real, deep, embodied healing—not just talking about change, but actually feeling it happen.
If this resonates with you, I’d love to walk alongside you on your journey.
Outside the Therapy Room:
I live in rural Rhode Island with my husband, two daughters, rescue pup, and three cats. My perfect day includes sleeping in, slow mornings with a hot cup of coffee, hiking in the woods, cooking a delicious meal to good music, and spending time with family and friends. Dance is where I feel most free and most myself. I also have an ever-growing book collection (and have read most of them!). I feel most fulfilled when I’m engaged in practices that connect me to myself, my loved ones, nature, and the world around me.
