A Little About Me

I grew up overseas in a close-knit international community, surrounded by people whose families, cultures, and stories were often very different from my own. Moving to the United States in high school gave me an early understanding of how identity and belonging can shift across cultures, relationships, and seasons of life. It also left me curious about the experiences that shape us and the patterns we carry with us.

Before becoming a counselor, I worked for a nonprofit ministry, supporting its operations and helping lead international trips for high school and college students. The work was meaningful to me, but I was most drawn to the relationships: the conversations that emerged over time, the stories people trusted me with, and the opportunity to be present as they made sense of their lives. Counseling became a natural extension of that part of the work, and I went on to pursue graduate training and become a licensed professional counselor.

I founded Known Counseling as a solo practice in 2018. Over time, it grew into a group practice of 12 clinicians. Building and leading that practice was an important part of my professional life and taught me a great deal about clinical care, leadership, and the responsibility of helping people find the right support.

In time, I decided to return Known Counseling to a solo practice. I wanted my work to become quieter and more focused again: fewer roles, a smaller number of clients, and the ability to give thoughtful attention to the work I do best. Today, Known is intentionally small, and I work primarily with competent, responsible women who are accustomed to carrying a great deal. I am especially drawn to helping women understand the pressure they have learned to live under and find a more compassionate and sustainable way of living than continuing to push, perform, or carry everything alone.

I am also a wife and the mother of two daughters. Raising girls has deepened my respect for the emotional complexity of becoming a woman and the many messages we receive about who we should be. Motherhood continues to shape how I understand identity, relationships, responsibility, and the expectations women learn to carry.

When Christian faith is meaningful to a client, it can be thoughtfully included in our work. It is never assumed, and women from a range of backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs are welcome here.