I see couples and individuals ages 7 and up. I am gender-affirming and a lifelong ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about making a positive impact in my community and beyond. That is why I am changing careers to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated in December 2025 with a GPA of 3.92. I expect to be licensed in January 2026. As the past Elections Lead for the Michiga
n chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, I was actively involved in advocacy and crime prevention initiatives. I am also the past Chair of the Royal Oak Crime Prevention Council. I am a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Creativity in Counseling, the Michigan Counseling Association, and the Oakland Counseling Association. I am a member of the Mu Kappa Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, a Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society. I am certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Adult Mental Health First Aid. In May 2025, I started my counseling clinical work at Affirmations in Ferndale, Michigan. Since 1989, Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center has provided a safe space and a hub for connection for southeast Michigan’s LGBTQ+ community. In August 2025, I continue dmy clinical work as an intern at both Affirmations and Helios Psychiatry and Counseling in Troy, Michigan. Since 2015, Helios Psychiatry and Counseling has provided diagnostic services, medication management, and individual and group therapies. When I receive my license in January 2026, I will continue my work at Affirmations and Helios as a Limited Licensed Counselor. I am proficient in various digital tools and platforms, including the Microsoft Office suite, Google Suite, SimplePractice, Valant, Pages, Keynote, and Canva. I am featured in Careers with Dogs by Kim Campbell Thornton. I have held roles in marketing, public relations, and event planning for over 20 years, helping organizations and businesses increase their visibility and reach their target audiences. As the Public Relations Director and Network Manager at Michigan Animal Adoption Network (MAAN), I manage communication, outreach, and fundraising strategies for a nonprofit that supports companion animals in need. As a Social Media Representative for Helios Psychiatry and Counseling, I support the practice by assisting with their Facebook and LinkedIn presence to grow their staff and client population.
