On a clinical note—

I believe in the power of connection, empathy, and personalized care. I strive to meet each client with understanding and respect for their unique experiences, and honor their struggles, without judgment. I’m good at '“seeing” people, or so I’ve been told, and I consider myself to be highly intuitive, perceptive, sometimes a bit alternative, and direct. I collaborate with my clients to uncover underlying patterns, explore their emotions, and develop coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges— I love what I do and I feel honored to do it!

I recognize the uniqueness of each person and I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment where one’s true self is free to be expressed. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship which can be curative in itself, this is why it is important to me to bring my most genuine self in order to share an authentic experience with my clients in session. I lead with passion, curiosity, intuition, compassion, humor, and empathy. 

In therapy, I assist my clients in uncovering blocks and support them as they attempt to make changes; which I recognize takes a tremendous amount of courage. Therapy looks different based on what my clients hope to achieve from our time together. Flexibility in sessions is key, as it is important to me to use a variety of interventions to adapt my approach to best help you. In session, you can expect me to be direct and active, while being invitational; ensuring you know you have choices. I’m curious about how stressors and trauma are embodied and together, we look for ways to help shift patterns in one’s mind, body, and spirit to live a more authentic existence. Regardless of the struggles which may have caused people to disconnect from their true selves in the past, I believe we have the ability to heal by reintegrating disowned parts of ourselves and helping to mobilize and support past traumas with corrective experiences in therapy. I practice utilizing a collection of practical tools that supports clients in accessing their innate healing wisdom. I help you uncover your inherent wholeness, working toward the relationship with yourself and with others that you’ve always wanted.

These days, I mostly (but not exclusively) work by integrating somatic therapies, as I find they are a truly holistic healing experience working with the mind-body connection, supporting growth, increasing capacity to be with oneself, healing trauma, and finding ease in the mind, the nervous system, and the body. When stress/trauma is trapped in one’s body, it can hinder one’s ability to make desired changes in their lives. This work can help relieve pain and anxiety while restoring capacity for embodiment, presence, well-being, and curiosity; to support sustained emotional resilience.

Before starting Casting a Light Psychotherapy in 2024, I accumulated over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in various settings. Most recently, I spent 5 years as a therapist at a private group practice in Chicago, working with individuals, couples, and families. During this time, I developed my identity as a clinician and honed my areas of passion before embarking on my solo journey.