The Path to Refocus Therapy
My path to becoming a therapist did not begin in a therapy office — it began through relationships, creativity, and learning how people adapt to change.
Before entering the mental health field, I worked as a professional photographer and award-winning photojournalist (it’s okay to toot your own horn sometimes). Through that work, I learned how powerful it is to truly see people — not just how they present, but who they are beneath the surface. Photography taught me patience, attunement, curiosity, and respect for each person’s story. Those skills remain at the heart of how I approach therapy today.
I also spent several years living on Maui, where I experienced firsthand what it means to navigate uncertainty, loss, resilience, and community — including surviving a natural disaster. That chapter of my life deepened my understanding of the nervous system, collective trauma, and the ways people heal not only individually, but in connection with others.
Growing up in a large blended family further shaped my perspective. I saw early on that families are complex systems — influenced by transitions, roles, culture, patterns, and unspoken expectations. These experiences are a large part of why I chose to become a Marriage and Family Therapist and why I work from a systemic and relational lens.
I approach therapy with cultural humility, recognizing that identity, culture, and lived experience shape how people experience stress, connection, and healing. I strive to create a space where clients feel respected, seen, and not required to explain or defend who they are in order to be understood. My work is LGBTQ+ affirming and grounded in an awareness of how systems, power, and context impact mental health.
My Approach to Therapy
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, I work from a systemic lens, meaning I consider the relational, cultural, and contextual factors that influence well-being. Even in individual therapy, I pay attention to family dynamics, social systems, identity, and environment.
My approach integrates evidence-based and relational models, including
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and coping skills.
Narrative Therapy – to separate people from problems and honor personal meaning.
Internal Family Systems (IFS-informed) – to understand internal parts with compassion and curiosity.
Strength-Based Therapy – to build on what is already working
I adapt therapy to the individual, not the other way around.
A Thoughtful, Grounded Approach to Therapy
At Refocus Therapy, therapy is not about fixing what is “wrong” with you — it is about understanding what has shaped you, honoring your strengths, and creating space for clarity, growth, and meaningful change. I provide individual therapy for teens (16+) and adults who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. I believe healing happens through relationship, curiosity, and safety — not pressure or perfection.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in my clinical year of graduate school, providing therapy under the supervision of an AAMFT-approved supervisor. I currently see clients in Colorado, with telehealth options available.
I primarily work with individuals and teens (16+) using a relational, strength-based, and culturally responsive approach. Even when working one-on-one, I consider the broader relational, family, and systemic factors that influence well-being.
My Purpose as a Therapist
I became a therapist because I am deeply interested in how people make meaning of their experiences — especially during times of stress, transition, or emotional overwhelm.
I am passionate about helping clients
Navigate difficult emotions without feeling consumed by them
Understand patterns shaped by relationships, family systems, and past experiences
Build resilience and self-trust
Strengthen relationships through clarity and boundaries
Refocus when life feels chaotic, confusing, or stuck
Therapy with me is collaborative, respectful, and paced to your needs. I don’t assume — I ask. I don’t label — I get curious.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults using a relational, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approach. My work focuses on emotional regulation, anxiety, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, boundary challenges, and navigating life transitions. I offer therapy to clients in Colorado through secure telehealth services.
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That’s completely okay — many people start therapy feeling unsure. Therapy doesn’t require you to know exactly what you want to work on or how to put it into words. A first session is often about exploring what’s been feeling difficult and seeing whether therapy feels like a supportive fit for you.
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I work primarily with individuals ages 16 and older who are seeking support for emotional overwhelm, anxiety, stress, burnout, and relationship patterns such as people-pleasing or difficulty setting boundaries. I provide therapy to clients located in Colorado and work from an inclusive, affirming, and collaborative perspective.
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Clients often seek therapy with me for:
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or dysregulated
Anxiety, stress, or difficulty slowing down
People-pleasing and boundary challenges
Identity exploration and self-trust
Life transitions, burnout, or feeling “stuck”
Relationship stress and communication patterns
Therapy is collaborative, and we move at a pace that feels manageable.
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I approach therapy with cultural humility and an awareness that identity, relationships, and systems shape our experiences. I strive to create a space that is respectful, affirming, and curious rather than assumptive. Clients are the experts on their own lived experiences, and therapy is shaped collaboratively with attention to culture, identity, and context.
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I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in my clinical year of graduate school and provide therapy under the supervision of an AAMFT-approved supervisor, as required by the state of Colorado. My supervisor’s information is available upon request.