I am a woman in recovery from past trauma and perfectionism, grounded to Mother Earth by fragrant rosemary and skittering bluebirds and the sprawling shade of oak trees.

I am the daughter of a man whose poetry irrevocably shaped my life, whose sudden death in 2009 led me to pursue a career in counseling in which I help other luminous souls find solace as they share their hearts with me.

I am the descendent of Jewish women and men who worked hard to emigrate to America so I could have a better life. I am the proud heir of my great-grandmother’s beautiful curly hair, sense of humor, and wide-open smile that seeks to welcome others into love.

I am a deeply spiritual person who finds the sacred everywhere. I worship at an LGBTQIA+ affirming church, practice Zen meditation, and honor the Sabbath on Friday nights. I no longer apologize to anyone for my spiritual practices or explain how I experience the divine or push my beliefs on anyone. I no longer compromise on who I am.

I am a writer and feel such pleasure when I write. I share about my experiences so you can better articulate your own, trusting you are connected. You can subscribe to my newsletter here(opens in new tab) where you will receive poems and lyric essays on cultivating peace amid the joys + sorrows of living and a lovely self-care gift when you sign up.

Professionally, I’m a poet living in Texas where I write and practice psychotherapy. My essays have been featured in places like Braided Way, Story Sanctum, and elsewhere, and my poetry is featured in places like River’s Edge Literary Magazine, EKL Review, and more. My writing honors the wonder of nature by exploring the complexities of queer identity, the expansive nature of love, and the best of spirituality. You can read my published work here.(opens in new tab)

I am a trauma-informed EMDR and Somatic therapist whose work helps you become fully embodied while relating to yourself and others with deep kindness. In a world marked with chaos and cruelty, I take great pride in creating the kind of counseling I needed growing up: a warmly supportive, affirming, and restorative space where you can be yourself. There is no need to perform, perfect, or please me as we embark on this grand adventure of healing together. You get to show up just as you are! Read more about my credentials and my approach here(opens in new tab). 

I am a mindfulness facilitator, trained in Henry Shukman’s Original Love program through Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We desperately need more welcoming spaces in which we can be come together in peace. And that’s why I’m delighted to create this space for you in counseling, writing, and meditation group sessions, which are coming soon.

I am a native Texan, where I live in a river valley on the unceded and ancestral lands historically tended by the Comanche, Tawakoni, Wichita, and Kiikaapoi nations with my family, three gorgeous cats, and a burgeoning front yard garden.

Helping you shift from brutal self-criticism to kindness