Welcome to Rising Sun Therapy

Hi there! I know you are hoping to find someone who you can feel comfortable with and who can best support your needs. Let me share a little about what has led me to where I am at today.   Before becoming a mental health therapist, I spent several years working in the hospital and clinic settings as a Child Life Specialist where I supported patients and their families through medical procedures, new diagnoses, prolonged care journeys, and end-of-life transitions. The families I worked with had a profound impact on me.  This experience, along with my own lived experience, have deeply shaped my belief in family-centered care and my understanding of how all family members are impacted.  I have worked with children, teens and adults navigating their own diagnosis by helping them to process fear, identity shifts, physical challenges, and the overall emotional weight that may accompany those journeys.  I have walked alongside caregivers who do their best to meet the needs of their loved ones while trying to also care for themselves and have had experience with this in my own life.   

 

As a therapist, I strive to create a compassionate and supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, process their experiences, and reconnect with resilience. My approach is collaborative and client-centered. I value building a genuine connection and meeting clients where they are at in their personal journey.