What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?

I’ve always found myself drawn to the unique stories that make up all of our lives. From a young age, I was curious about my friends’ feelings and actions, and about how emotions motivate behavior. Our emotions play such a big role in our lives, but they have so often been stifled, pushed down, or misunderstood by well-meaning others. As I got older, I learned about the field of psychology and fell in love with the many theories that explain human behavior, especially those that put emotions at the forefront and recognize how important they can be in determining our behaviors. I knew that if I could better understand these theories and the link between emotions and behavior, I could help others in a meaningful way. Therapy allows emotions to be known and experienced to initiate change.