I am a graduate student in the counseling program at Concordia University Chicago, working towards completing my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am excited to begin working with Living Pono and develop myself as a professional counselor. I am passionate about helping others, from all ages and backgrounds navigate through the absurdity of life and become the versions of themselves they aspire to be.

The first priority I have in the counseling relationship is to create a safe environment where you feel safe, seen, heard and empowered. I aim to help individuals achieve greater function and well-being in their personal lives, relationships, and professionally through the Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy frameworks. I often use humor as a way to strengthen my relationships with clients and help bring awareness to when we get a little too lost in our heads.

I graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. In my free time, I like hyperfocusing on my nerdy interests which include music, video games, laser cutting, spending time in nature, trading cards, and reading.