As a Texas native, I grew up in a bi-cultural, tri-lingual Swiss German-American household in Irving, Texas and Zurich, Switzerland. I learned at an early age to transcend the boundaries in a rapidly changing world. As a non-traditional student at the University of Texas at Austin, my bachelor’s degree was focused on cultural diversity and the study of Germanic languages. After working with the American Cancer Society for five years as a Cancer Information Specialist, I developed a love for helping people.

​I obtained my master’s degree in Social Work from Texas State University in 2006. I received my license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in 2011 and my Chemical Dependency Counselor license (LCDC) in 2012. In 2015 I opened my practice in beautiful downtown San Marcos and have had the privilege to work with so many on their path to healing and personal growth.

​I have a passion for working with young adults who are facing challenges on their way to adulthood. I also have an extensive background in trauma, grief and loss and with individuals who have experienced addiction. I use theoretically-sound, evidence-based interventions and techniques to help you with your problem. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-based therapy and I am a Certified Trauma Professional.

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"My belief is that a successful therapeutic relationship is vital to building trust, enhancing your personal strengths and mobilizes for change in your life." 

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My Community 

​San Marcos, Texas  has been my home for over a decade.  I am deeply committed to this community. I enjoy swimming in the San Marcos river, hiking the many trails, evenings on the historic square and shopping the farmer's market. Not only have I proudly served as a board member for the City of San Marcos' Human Services Advisory Committee, but I enjoy teaching social work at Texas State University. I also provide outreach education to various social service agencies in our community.

My Pledge

Oppression and discrimination in all its forms undermines mental health and our community. I am committed to anti-oppression and anti-discrimination in all that I do. That means that I pledge to work against individual and institutional racism, sexism, heterosexism (homophobia), ageism, ableism, classism, xenophobia religious prejudice and other forms of oppression that have damaged us all. My professional and personal experiences have taught me to deeply respect and appreciate the diversity of the human experience and value the importance of this diversity in contributing to creating a compassionate, productive, non-discriminatory society.