Empathy, meet strategy.
That’s what Handmade Web Studio is all about — blending strategic thinking with relational depth, crafting your digital presence with the same level of mindfulness you bring to your practice.
Why web design for therapists?
After wandering a bit lost through my 20s—working in web design, pivoting to social work, and then returning to the tech world—I finally realized something: social work is who I am, while web design is what I love doing. So, I put the two together! Now I get to apply the creative and technical skills I enjoy to work that feels meaningful and aligned. I wasn’t sure I’d ever get to say this… but I truly love what I do.
Professional
background
I earned my MSW from Smith College School for Social Work, during which I completed two clinical internships: working with youth in a community facing systemic barriers at Reach Ashland Youth Center, and working with seniors with severe mental illness at The Felton Institute.
I received my Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, where I studied Human-Computer Interaction— the intersection of computer science, psychology, and design.
I spent 7 years designing web tools for teachers, principals and school leaders as a User-Experience (UX) designer for several different education companies, including Renaissance Learning and IXL Learning.
I launched my web design business in 2024, and completed my first custom website project — a dance studio website — where I also taught salsa dancing!
I’m also a Standout Squarespace Web Designer and Squarespace Gold Partner.
Beyond design and social work, I’m passionate about equine-assisted therapy—partnering with horses to support healing in individuals with disabilities or trauma— and have worked and volunteered for the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy in Woodside, California, and Fundación Cordobesa de Equinoterapia in Córdoba, Argentina.
Quirks & Favorites
And now… the fun stuff!
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MOST POPULAR ON MY CAMERA ROLL
Finley, the shepherd mix / dingo (?) 🐕
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MY COMFORT REWATCH
Schitt’s Creek, New Girl, and Friends
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ACCIDENTALLY HOARDING
Self help books 🙈
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HIGH SCHOOL PERSONA
The choir kid, the most improved player on the JV softball team, and the blood drive mascot
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ON MY NIGHTSTAND
“The Emperor Of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong
Am I sick, or just anxious?
A newsletter for anyone who’ve asked themselves this question too many times to count.
My own mental health challenges and healing journey led me to study Social Work, and ultimately, to design websites for therapists. In my newsletter, Am I Sick or Anxious?, I share my ongoing attempts to understand and make meaning of my struggle with health anxiety and panic disorder.
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