Mallory was born in Pittsburgh and raised in a small town in Ohio. Upon turning 18, she set out to St. Louis, Missouri for her undergraduate education. During that experience, she double majored in psychology and philosophy and was an avid member of the philosophy club. Moreover, she also volunteered with displaced, houseless, youth mothers and their children.

After completing her undergraduate degree, Mallory came to Colorado to complete her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling at University of the Rockies (now University of Arizona Global). She also completed her training to become an EMDR therapist to help individuals struggling with trauma. Additionally, Mallory has a passion for working in the mental health field since she was an adolescent after experiencing her own mental health and life experiences. She actively worked as a mental health therapist for 4 years serving low income and disadvantaged populations.

Mallory shifted her focus to the substance abuse field after she was inspired to pursue it by her mentor and supervisor. Since then, Mallory has never looked back. Mallory has spent 3 years as a substance use therapist and 2 years as a clinical director in a substance use treatment center. She is passionate about helping individuals connect to their authenticity, heal past traumas, and actualize their potential as human beings. Mallory enjoys spending time with her partner and Boston Terriers. In her off time, Mallory can be found reading, One Wheeling, camping, hiking, and otherwise enjoying nature.