Give me an ‘80s action comedy any day... Lethal Weapon, Beverly Hills Cop, Police Academy. There’s something nostalgic about them that’s weirdly comforting.

Whatever my toddler is into at the moment… which lately has been soundtracks for Paw Patrol, Disney Cars, and Handyman Hal.

Probably pausing time. Not to get more done but to just rest, breathe, and exist for a moment without the world rushing past.

I’m a born-and-raised Floridian, so the beach isn’t a vacation, it’s home. I’m always in or near water… fishing, swimming, kayaking.

I just like being outside; I’ve started a little garden in my yard that’s slowly turning it into a tiny “farm”. Chickens for sure and maybe one day add some miniature animals like a goat, horse, and a highland cow (because they’re so dang cute).

I love to craft, I cook a lot, and baking has always been kind of therapy for me.

Slowing things down, journaling, moving my body, and getting outside when I can. I lean on my faith, stay connected with my husband, and try to be present/ in the moment with my son.

I’d live on a farm and run my own little market selling homemade jam, fresh-pressed olive oil, warm bread and cookies, and honey from my own bees.

Just slower mornings, dirt under my nails, and a sense of peace.

Making mental health care feel human and less stigmatized.

I want people to feel seen, supported, and heard because their story, how they got here, and what they’ve carried along the way all matter. 

I’m thorough, not to interrogate, but to really understand what you’ve been carrying. I ask questions, I listen, and we take our time.

The first session can feel like a lot at first, but most people leave with a sense of relief. My goal is that it feels less like an evaluation and more like a conversation… like catching up with someone who actually wants to understand you.

I believe in using meds strategically when it makes sense and when it supports your goals. That starts with an honest conversation about what they can and can’t do.

Some people feel better with the right medication on board. Others do well with education and lifestyle shifts. Most benefit from a thoughtful mix of both.

If medication is part of your care, we’ll keep it collaborative, low-pressure, and transparent. 

Your body, your brain, your choice.

Yes. I offer evaluation and treatment for ADHD.

At this time, I focus on non-controlled medication options when clinically appropriate. If a different level of care or controlled medications are indicated, I can help guide you to the next best step.

It’s not perfect or problem-free.

It’s things starting to feel a little lighter. Being able to get through your day without everything feeling so heavy or overwhelming.

It’s having boundaries that you can actually hold, communicating more clearly, and feeling a bit more like yourself again.

That needing help means you’re weak or broken.

I see it the opposite way. It means you’re willing to face what others avoid. And that takes a lot of strength and courage.

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” — Charles R. Swindoll

This is something I come back to often. We can’t control what life throws at us— trauma, loss, stress, change, but we can learn how to respond to it and move forward in a way that feels more intentional.