After this point, my formal education began. I received my B.S. in Psychology from Georgia Southern University in 2020. I also minored in Childhood and Family Development as well as Gerontology. Throughout this time in my life, I went to counseling for the first time to explore my own struggles, and I worked with a wonderful counselor who made me feel seen, accepted, and positively challenged. I learned so much during this time, and I got to personally experience the change that is possible through forming a therapeutic relationship with a mental health counselor.

I graduated in May of 2024 with my Masters degree from the CACREP-accredited counseling program at the University of North Georgia after studying in two “tracks” that my program offered: Clinical Mental Health Counseling & College Counseling. These two specialties were the perfect intersections of my clinical interests and passions.

Over the past year, I was an intern at the UNG Community Counseling Clinic, where I had the privileged of being able to provide free services to underserved communities. I worked closely with a diverse range of clients, each presenting their unique challenges and strengths, as I provided therapeutic support and guidance. Currently, I am a pre-licensed counselor who is applying for my license as an Associate Professional Counselor (APC). I see clients in Georgia at CMS Counseling, LLC under the supervision of Christine M Shaheen-Ball, LPC, CPCS.

While I was a graduate student, I was an editor for my program’s newsletter. Although I have always loved to write, It was really throughout this time where I knew I wanted to continue my writing after I graduated. This leads us to here! When I am not counseling or writing, I enjoy hiking, running, playing video games, spending time with loved ones, building Lego, doing a craft that has gained my interest, or playing with my two cats!