meet

rose

(she/her)

human first, therapist second

I love being a therapist because…

…being in therapy myself has been a transformative experience in my life-

one that shaped not only who I am as a human, but also molded how I practice as a therapist.

we may not have the exact same life story…

But when we work together, you get to work with a human being who understands what it means to experience loss, heartache, confusion, anger, loneliness, fear, and grief. I also know what it means to feel peace, hope, connection, safety, and joy- beautiful gifts that opened up to me more fully as I learned how to accept and work through the hard things.

if it’s hard to have a job where I have to sit with other people’s pain and heaviness. But I actually think of being a therapist as having a front-row seat to witness people’s resilience, strength, and hope.

It is the greatest gift and joy of my life when you trust me with your tender, unique stories and allow me the honor of walking with you on your journey.

I get asked all the time…

a few things i believe in:

I believe that big feelings are a sign that we’re paying attention to both the world around us and the world within us.

I believe in speaking up for people whose voices are too often silenced.

I believe in loving deeply and expansively, in whatever form that love takes.

I believe in your deep wisdom, and I see myself as a guide along the way, not an expert telling you what to do.

I believe so much growth can happen in the messy middle, the bardo, the liminal space, when we’re no longer who we were, but not quite who we believe we can become.

I believe that our individual healing can and should deepen our participation in collective healing- in our relationships, our communities, and the world.

I believe in the healing power of art and storytelling, of breaking bread with good people, of letting our full selves be seen and known, of a perfectly timed cup of coffee, of belly laughs and new adventures.

I believe in being curious and kind, as much with ourselves as we are with others.

And I believe in you- in your inherent goodness, your capacity for growth, and your desire for wholeness.

Outside of therapy:

I’ve spent most of my life in the Nashville area, with a couple of fun detours in Bowling Green, KY (college) and Fort Collins, CO (newly married adventure). I’m an Enneagram 2w1, a Human Design 5/1 emotional Manifestor, and an ESFJ— which all basically means I’m an extroverted, empathic people lover who has a lot of big ideas and a lot of big feelings. I believe in being curious and kind, no matter who or what comes my way.

When I’m not in session, I most enjoy spending time with my husband John, our 10-year old son, and our two rescue dogs, Milo and Dolly. I can always go for a good Cuban latte at my favorite local coffee shop. I love to both collect books and read books…yes, they’re two separate hobbies. I also love gardening, running, writing, binge watching cult documentaries, and traveling as often as possible.

My Values

  • I honor your right and ability to know yourself best- to trust your own gut, have your own opinions, speak up for your needs, and make your own decisions.

  • One of my highest values, and one that I try to live into every day. I believe that honesty, clear communication, maintaining healthy boundaries, gentleness, and empathy are all ways to practice kindness, both in and out of the therapy space.

  • I’m really passionate about working with you, not just telling you what to do. I always value your knowledge, your experiences, your questions, and your needs. I believe it’s important to empower you to understand the why and how behind what we’re talking about in therapy- why certain coping skills work better than others for you, why your trauma/stress responses get triggered, and how to advocate for your mental healthcare in whatever context you need.

  • Curiosity gives us the opportunity to sift through assumption and old patterns. It allows us to ask questions that we might have been afraid to ask, or that we don’t know the answers to— the very questions that lead us to a deeper understanding of ourselves.

  • I exist at the intersection of the following identities: white, cishetero, female, able bodied, and straight sized. When I work with clients who hold different identities than me, I believe that it is important to be curious- to ask questions about your experience rather than making assumptions- while also not expecting you to expend emotional labor in educating me. I consistently seek to learn from educators, therapists, authors, etc., who have a different lived experience than I do. I actively acknowledge the impact that oppressive systems have on your particular intersection of identities, and I bring it into the therapy work we’re doing.

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