When I was young, I always loved it when people would open up and be vulnerable with me. I could stay up all night with a friend just talking and being on their side, no matter the situation.

Fast forward to college. I attended Michigan State University (GO GREEN!) and studied Psychology and Spanish. I thought I wanted to be a lawyer after getting my bachelors. In my brief stint as a legal assistant, I realized helping people through the law was not meant for me. One day while volunteering at a domestic abuse shelter, I saw that being available to people when they were most vulnerable was a huge gift for both them and me. I decided to pursue social work as a career.

I returned to Michigan State and obtained my Masters in Social Work (MSW). Since graduating, I’ve been a family therapist, a School Social Worker and a member of the Pediatric Team at Hospice of Michigan. In 2016, I opened up my own practice in Brighton as a mental health therapist.

I recently had someone ask why the name Stepping Stone. I believe healing is done one step at a time. Just recognizing our vulnerabilities and asking for help is the first step to wellness. Then the rest of the journey can unfold with you in the lead.