Growing up in rural Germany, I have been living in deep relationship with the natural world and my animal kin for as long as I can remember. These relationships have been a place of refuge, a ground for growth, and a source of inspiration, but most of all they have been where I feels most at home and free to be myself. 

I earned a MA in Counseling Psychology from Bastyr University in June of 2021, and much of my therapeutic work with clients is influenced and inspired by my experiences living in close relationship with animals and the natural world. Here I learned the value and importance of authentic presence, agency, acceptance, openness, curiosity, and self-regulation - all of which represent core aspects of humanistic psychology and trauma-informed care.

While earning my BA in Eco-psychology and Equine-Guided Education & Therapy from Fairhaven College at Western Washington University, I completed my Equine Guided Education Certification through Ariana Strozzi at Skyhorse Ranch, and upon graduation started working with Cassandra Ogier at The Reflective Horse facilitating equine-assisted coaching and somatic riding sessions for youth and adults in recovery. 

In 2015 my beloved horse Frankie stepped into my life, and since then I has been actively studying and living the Being with horses…philosophy developed by Sabine and Dan Birmann in Germany. After several years of attending intensive courses and internships, as well as hosting a clinic in WA with Sabine in 2019, I now travel around the U.S. facilitating individual sessions and clinics. 

I am also an introvert, a scorpio, and a highly sensitive person. I need a lot of alone time to recharge, and usually am able to do so by reading a good book or spending time in nature with my horse Frankie and dog Olive.

My time spent working with humans and horses in a variety of settings provides me with a unique perspective on the human experience, and the relationship between humans and horses. I look forward to sharing what I have learned, and supporting you on your journey towards deepening your connection with yourself, others, and the natural world.