05/12/2026
Excited to use our series "Meet Your Therapist" to help you get to know our new colleague, Deaches! We love learning more about our team and feel it is a great way for you to get to know her to see if Deaches is a good fit for your therapy needs!
First up, we always ask, What brought you to the field of Marriage and Family Therapy?
My interest in Marriage and Family Therapy stems from a long-standing passion for helping people and supporting the well-being of individuals and families. Through my personal and professional experiences, I have consistently been drawn to roles that enable me to connect with others, listen to their stories, and help them overcome challenges. I genuinely enjoy engaging with people and creating environments where they feel heard, supported, and understood. These experiences have shown me how rewarding it is to help individuals and families strengthen their relationships and enhance their overall quality of life.
My decision to pursue Marriage and Family Therapy was also shaped by my background working with diverse populations and families in various settings. Over the years, I have had opportunities to support individuals and families facing different life challenges, which deepened my understanding of how family dynamics, culture, and life experiences influence people’s emotional and relational well-being. These experiences strengthened my desire to develop the clinical skills needed to provide ethical, culturally responsive, and compassionate care.
Additionally, my academic journey has deepened my commitment to this field. Through my coursework in my Marriage and Family Therapy master’s program, I have studied family systems, ethical practices, and therapeutic approaches that emphasize understanding individuals within their relationships and environments. Learning about these frameworks has helped me recognize how powerful therapy can be in fostering healing, resilience, and healthier communication patterns within families.
Ultimately, what led me to the field of Marriage and Family Therapy is my desire to make a positive and meaningful difference in people’s lives. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen their relationships, develop healthier coping strategies, and create supportive environments where they can thrive. I am especially driven to work with diverse populations and contribute to expanding access to compassionate, culturally sensitive mental health support in communities that need it most.
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