About Me

Growing up in the South isn’t always easy for LGBTQ+ people (to say the least!). As a kid I was vibrant and confident—then middle school arrived. I struggled with severe social anxiety, chronic stress, perfectionism, and lacked self-worth and belonging. I knew I was different than other kids, but I didn’t want to validate what the bullies were labeling me at the time—plus I was terrified to go to Hell!

On the outside I appeared to be a successful student, yet I felt misunderstood and lonely. After struggling with my own sense of my life’s purpose after college, I had a meeting with a professor in the Counseling program at WKU and my life has never been the same. Through Counseling, I found purpose in helping others learn about themselves, heal, and grow.

It’s become my life’s passion to work with LGBTQ+ folks and I’m proud to be able to help my fellow Kentuckians learn to believe in their own greatness and overcome trauma, abuse, and toxic programming/conditioning.

I graduated with my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Kentucky University in 2015. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Clinical Supervisor (LPCC-S #265305) and I am trained in Brainspotting (Phase One) and The Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level One). I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, substance abuse, and community mental health.

I am gay (he/him) and live in Tennessee with my partner and our sweet and pesky cat Theo. I love spicy foods, electronic pop music, nature (especially flowers and animals). I am an avid tattoo collector and have been working towards completing a bodysuit since 2013 (don’t get me started on how therapeutic I think tattooing can be!). I also love art and collecting prints from tattooers from around the world.