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Therapist. Educator.
Change Maker.

shifting the culture of mental health & challenging the status quo

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Providing individual therapy at Connected in Community.

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Keynotes, panels, and workshops that challenge systems, invite reflection, and center equity in real, actionable ways.

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How are we taking what we learn and applying it to our lives, our work, and our decision-making?

On Substack, I maintain a blog, Praxis, where I reflect on my experiences applying values, such as equity and community, to my personal and professional life.

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On-demand continuing education courses are available through Doin’ the Work.

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Practice-informed research focused on mental health practiced through an equity-centered framework.

Do you have a project or an idea that you’d like to discuss?

I would love to connect with you and discover opportunities to collaborate.