therapy with Tina
Life is hard and sometimes asking for help is even harder. Beginning therapy may be nerve wrecking, but it can be a place to build yourself and the relationships around you. I prioritize creating an environment that is warm, empathetic, interactive and humorous because feeling safe and unjudged is essential for meaningful growth.
Many of us find ourselves stuck in patterns or cycles without fully understanding how we got there or what we need to move forward. In our work together, we’ll explore how these patterns and beliefs shape your relationships — including the one you have with yourself.
My approach is relational and systemic, meaning I pay close attention to the relationships and environments that influence your story. I believe the systems we grow up in, live in, and move through all play a meaningful role in how we understand ourselves and others. In therapy, we’ll look at the interactions, patterns, and beliefs formed within these systems to build deeper awareness and create lasting change.
From a systemically informed lens, I hold space for both your individual experience and the larger context around you — helping you make sense of where you’ve been and where you want to go.
Education & Credentials
I’ve always been drawn to understanding how people grow, relate, and connect — and my education reflects that passion. I began my training at the University of Missouri, earning my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology. During this time, I worked in an adolescent residential facility, where I witnessed firsthand how family dynamics, attachment, and early life experiences shape who we become. This work continues to inform my lens and the compassion I bring into every session.
I completed my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Purdue University, where I received extensive training in systems-focused, relational therapy. This foundation allows me to support individuals, couples, and families with a deep understanding of how relationships influence well-being and healing.
I am also Level 2 trained in the Gottman Method, a research-based approach to strengthening relationships, improving communication, and supporting couples in building lasting connection.
My “Why” on becoming a therapist
My path to becoming a therapist began long before my formal training. As a child, I spent time in both individual and family therapy, and I still remember the feeling of being seen, supported, and understood during moments that felt confusing or heavy. Those experiences stayed with me in a quiet, meaningful way.
I didn’t know it then, but the safety and connection I felt in those rooms planted the earliest seeds of my work today. The idea that someone could sit with you, make space for your story, and help you feel a little less alone was something I carried with me as I grew up. It became something I knew I wanted to offer to others.
Becoming a therapist is my way of honoring those experiences. I feel genuinely privileged to walk alongside my clients, to witness their resilience, and to help create the same kind of supportive environment that once helped me.
This work is personal to me. My “why” is getting to pass that feeling forward — one conversation, one relationship, one moment of clarity at a time.