One of my clinical passions is working with people on the LDS/Mormon faith spectrum. This includes individuals and couples who are active members, people who have left the church, those who are questioning their faith or going through a faith crisis or transition, survivors of religious trauma, and mixed-faith relationships.

No matter your standing with the church or how you feel about it, being LDS profoundly impacts our identities, our relationships, and the way we view the world. It is a distinctly unique experience that people who have never been members cannot fully understand. I am here to be that understanding person and a safe, accepting place where you can talk openly and honestly about your experiences within or out of the church, no matter where you stand.

I work with people who come to therapy to deeply examine their faith. I also work with people whose therapeutic goals have nothing to do with their faith, but they want a therapist who understands their background, and someone who automatically knows what a “ward” is. I’m here for either.

My Mormon story:

I was born and raised in the LDS church, graduated from BYU, and got married in the temple. I eventually went through a faith crisis in my mid-twenties, and today I no longer identify as a member of the church. My life as a Mormon and my faith transition profoundly affected me and my relationships, and completely changed the course of my life.

I will always feel tied to my Mormon roots and have a vested interest in the emotional welfare of current and former church members. I believe that every person, in or out of the church, deserves mental and emotional health care and support. For those who are still active members of the church, or for those who are questioning their beliefs, please know that if you work with me I have no agenda for you to stay or leave - it would be unethical of me to push or persuade you in any direction. My only agenda is to support you as you get clear on what’s right for you.

I am a member of the Mormon Mental Health Association (MMHA), which is a secular professional organization for mental health providers, educators, and researchers. Its mission is to support, connect, and provide culturally competent and ethical education and training for providers who work with anyone impacted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or churches connected with the restoration movement of Joseph Smith. To learn more about MMHA, please visit: https://mormonmentalhealthassoc.org