I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, and I’ve also been exploring a late-in-life understanding of autism. I understand how exhausting it can be to translate your experience into language that others will understand, especially when your brain doesn’t work in “standard” ways. I also get that systems like lists or structure can be both helpful and overwhelming at the same time. You don’t need to over-explain, simplify yourself, or find the “right analogy” for me to understand what you’re experiencing. Even when I don’t personally relate, I will always take you seriously and believe your experience as you describe it. My focus is on meeting you where you are and helping create a sense of clarity, safety, and ease in how we work together.

My approach to birth work is shaped by a lot of ongoing, real-life exposure to psychology and trauma-informed perspectives. I lived with a close family member while they were completing a doctoral program in psychology, and we spent a lot of time talking through what they were learning—especially around trauma, neurodivergence, and the lasting impact of relational and systemic experiences. Over time, those conversations became something I naturally understood and applied. I know that our bodies and nervous systems carry what we’ve been through, and that those experiences can influence how we move through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I’m not a mental health provider, but I do bring a grounded awareness of these dynamics into my work, and I have a trusted, highly trained mental health professional I can consult with when appropriate.

I come from a multicultural background, with a mother who grew up in France, and I was raised to stay curious about ways of living and perspectives outside of my own experience. That upbringing shaped a lifelong pattern of forming close relationships across cultures, including my husband, who is from Nigeria. I’m very aware of the privileges I hold, and I’m intentional about continuing to expand my understanding so I can show up as a better friend, partner, and practitioner.

I also recognize the well-documented disparities in healthcare for people of color in the United States. The stress of experiencing racism has real physiological effects on the nervous system, and those factors are absolutely relevant in pregnancy and birth. Feeling seen, heard, and safe with your care team can have a meaningful impact on how supported you feel during labor. While I work hard to provide respectful, culturally aware care, I also understand that I will never fully share or replicate your lived experience. I hold deep respect for that, and I will always support and advocate for birthing people of color with care and reverence. If you feel more comfortable working with a doula who shares your cultural or racial background, I would fully support that—and I’m happy to help you find someone who feels like the right fit for you.

I’m committed to offering care that is truly inclusive, affirming, and free of assumptions. While I’m a cis woman, my understanding of identity and embodiment comes from both personal exploration and intentional learning. I know many LGBTQ+ people walk into birth spaces expecting to be misgendered, have their partner overlooked, or feel like they have to explain themselves—and that shouldn’t be your job. I’m thoughtful about the language I use, I don’t make assumptions about your body or your relationships, and I will respect the way you define yourself. My role is to support you as you are and to advocate for you in spaces that don’t always get it right.

I’ve always had a strong connection to my body through movement. I grew up as a competitive athlete and dancer, and that experience continues to shape how I support others. I’m especially drawn to somatic movement—ways of working with the body and nervous system instead of against it. I understand how quickly the body can shift into fight, flight, or freeze, and how overwhelming that can feel, especially during pregnancy, labor, or postpartum. Movement can be a powerful way to reconnect, release tension, and create a sense of safety in your body. I bring that awareness into my work in a very practical, supportive way—helping you tune into your body’s cues and find rhythms, positions, or movements that feel grounding and natural to you.

I received my Bachelors degree in Interior Design from Seattle Pacific University and was working in commercial design until 2020. I’ve always been fascinated by how space influences behavior, relationships, and even culture. Our environments don’t just affect us psychologically—they can have real physiological effects too, from how lighting impacts our circadian rhythms to how color, noise, and layout can influence stress and relaxation in the body. When it comes to birth, I think of the space as something deeply supportive and intentional, whether that’s at home or in a hospital setting. My role is to help you create an environment that feels safe, grounded, and aligned with what you need—so you can feel more at ease in your body during labor.