With transplant, there are many added stressors such as new medications and the adjustment of taking care of a new organ. We know that this life altering experience can elicit strong emotions and new behaviors for both children and teens. I am their safe person for kids to process their emotions with and to help them problem-solve as they go through their transplant journey. 

In the last several years, the country has faced a mental health crisis. Being able to hire more clinical therapists has made a huge impact on the patients we serve. 

On the transplant team, they hired me as a second therapist because they saw the need. Now, patients can be seen in-house with their team, rather than being referred out to someone in the community. Since I’m part of the transplant team, I better understand patients’ medical care and can speak to their experience.