I am a doctoral candidate in marriage and family therapy at Virginia Tech and a licensed professional counselor.  I received my master's degree in contemplative psychotherapy from Naropa University. Please see my about me page to learn more about my education, research, teaching, and clinical experience.

My research interests focus on how to improve couple and family relationships, specifically through mindfulness-based interventions. A list of my recent publications and conference presentations are available on my website.

I developed the Mindful Transition to Parenthood Program and am facilitating groups for couples who are expecting their first child in Asheville, Boone, and Charlotte, North Carolina. This free prenatal class is meant as an addition to traditional childbirth education.

Please see the listing of local resources I have compiled for expecting parents and new parents in Asheville, Blacksburg, and Boone.