PUT YOURSELF FIRST
Trauma therapy for adults
Virtual appointments in Michigan and Ohio
I’m a trauma therapist — but more importantly, I’m someone who’s walked through deep pain and come out the other side.
I spent years chasing security, playing small, and abandoning myself to make others comfortable.
I broke down — then broke through.
Trauma therapy saved my life. Literally. And it gave me back something I didn’t know I was missing: myself.
Now? I help adults like you stop the cycle of self-sacrifice, emotional chaos, and inner disconnection — and reclaim a life that actually feels like yours.
This Is for You If…
You overthink, people-please, or apologize for existing.
Your life looks fine from the outside — but it’s never really felt like yours.
You’re stuck in mood swings, perfectionism, or just plain survival.
You feel like too much and not enough, all at once.
...and you're tired of pretending you're fine.
Are you ready to not live like this anymore?
Four changes you can expect in your life from working with me:
01
Trust yourself more — and need external validation less
Discover your authentic self, understand your patterns, feel more confident and comfortable in your own skin, accept yourself as you really are (faults and all!), and embrace your true value and worth. You will learn to trust your gut, use your voice, achieve inner security and safety, and accept your own experience as real and valid.
02
Feel calm, clear, and steady day to day
Face and heal your past, stop comparing yourself to others, let go of what you “should” do and what other people think, and make sense of your reactions. You will develop the ability to stop worrying, overcome depression, live with purpose and passion, and create a life that feels not simply manageable but full of contentment and joy.
03
Build honest, connected relationships
Untangle your relationship patterns and clarify what you really deserve, get empowered to make choices based on your own values and priorities, and learn how to get your needs met. Learn to communicate more effectively In your closest relationships, manage conflict constructively, and create boundaries that keep you connected to the people you love while protecting yourself from hurt and guilt.
04
Set boundaries and stop abandoning yourself
Become your audaciously true self! Life’s painful experiences have silenced our voices and shut down our ability to believe in and stand up for ourselves and what we really want. I will help you clear out the negative, reconnect with your true self, and recover your power to live unapologetically as the authentic you.