BIO

Tori is originally a small town, South Texas native, but has called Kansas home since 2010. After moving to Kansas to attend college, Tori discovered the profession of social work and felt this was her true calling, and where her passion for helping others continued to grow. Tori attended the University of Kansas and held office for the Social Work Wildcats organization, was elected Social Work Student of the Year, and graduated with her degree of Bachelor of Science in Social Work in 2015.

Wanting to gain more clinical experience, Tori attended and graduated from The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare in the Advance Standing Social Work program in May of 2017 while working full-time at a psychiatric residential treatment facility. Since that time, she has worked in a variety of settings: community mental health, child welfare, medical social work, and early childhood mental health services.

Tori offers an eclectic approach to help her clients uncover their full potential in and outside of sessions. By assisting clients in identifying their own strengths, Tori utilizes this to create a unique and individualized treatment experience where her clients feel valued and heard. Tori’s office is a safe place where all aspects of your identity are respected to help you discover your authentic self and cultivate a healing space.  Whatever leads you to seek additional support, you and Tori will work together to create your desired path.

At Ascend, Tori enjoys working with all ages and symptoms and has the most experience with individuals 10 and older, processing trauma, new parents, those pregnant and postpartum, inclusive mental health, anxiety, and depression symptoms, and helping clients improve their sense of self.  Whatever your experience or goals may be, your story is welcome.

Outside of the office, Tori enjoys going to concerts, listening to music, playing board games, snuggling with her 3 dogs, crafting, and spending quality time with her friends and family.