My path into mental health started with studying history and philosophy to become a high school teacher. My love of these subjects began with wanting to understand why people do the things they do in all their nuances. There is always a reason we do what we do, however, often we are unaware of those reasons. Reading and music for me are not just activities that are enjoyable but are ways in which it helps me understand the world and my place in it. Professionally shifting into doing more psychedelic work has combined many aspects of my personal and professional life into something that feels deeply cohesive. The use of music, art, philosophy, and teaching are not only passions but have become cornerstones in my work with people.

In the past five-years I have personally experienced several significant losses and have wanted to use that lived experience to help others navigate their way through it. As such I have noticed a deep-rooted desire to focus clinically on grief and loss. Experiencing these losses has reshaped how I engage with the world and have a desire to transition that experience into something helpful for others.