Bridging specialized leadership with clinical empathy to support those navigating life’s most profound transitions.

As a Graduate Student at Pepperdine University, I integrate a decade of Marine Corps leadership with a deep commitment to maternal mental health and trauma recovery. Whether facilitating peer support for PSI Military Moms or learning more about Gottman Method interventions for couples, my mission is to provide culturally competent, evidence-based care for both individuals and families. I believe that resilience is forged in transition, and I am dedicated to helping people navigate the complexities of identity, service, and parenthood.

My Path to Clinical Practice

  • From Service to Support

    I spent a decade as a Marine Corps Officer, navigating high-stress environments where I learned the weight of responsibility and the necessity of composure under pressure. Today, I translate that discipline into a trauma-informed clinical lens, specifically seeking to support those in high-pressure roles and military-connected families.

  • Maternal Mental Health & Identity

    My transition from active duty to a military spouse and mother reshaped my identity. This personal evolution, combined with my work as a student, my role as a board member with When Survivors Give Birth, and my role as a PSI Military Moms group facilitator, fuels my passion for maternal mental health. I am dedicated to helping parents navigate the immense responsibilities of dual-career households and the complexities of postpartum transitions.

  • Clinical Foundation

    Currently an MFT/PCC trainee at Pepperdine University, I integrate evidence-based modalities like the Gottman Method with a depth-oriented understanding of grief and resilience; lessons first learned through personal experience and then further refined through learning.

Note: This site is intended to be used as a professional and academic portfolio. I am a graduate student and do not offer independent psychological services at this time.