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 inform me about what life is like for all peoples. As a psychologist, I sought out training and positions that allowed me to learn and develop expertise with a wide range of mental health concerns and cultural contexts that influence a person's mental wellness. ​

 

I completed my doctoral training in the borderland region of southern New Mexico. During my time in NM I found myself inspired by indigenous ways of knowing and received training that focused on behavioral health and Spanish counseling. I completed a trauma-focused post doctoral residency at Veterans Health Indiana where I proudly served our nation's veterans. I am passionate about veterans receiving the mental health care that they deserve. Several of my family are veterans, giving me a personal connection to supporting veterans.

 

In addition, I have extensive training in psychological and neuropsychological assessment, including 4 years on an NIH funded Alzheimer's research study 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.​​