Meet The Team

I believe in meeting clients where they are—without judgment or rigid expectations. Each person’s healing journey is unique, shaped by their own experiences, and my role as a therapist is to provide a safe, compassionate space where they feel heard, understood, and free to explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace.

I enjoy working with individual adults aged 18+ who are dealing with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress management, identity exploration, and self-esteem. I received my Bachelor of Psychology and my Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2020.

I enjoy working with BIPOC, specifically women experiencing ongoing life issues. I am a versed ally and work with those who identify with LGBTQIA+ communities. I have experience working with those experiencing substance abuse, dealing with trauma, depression, ADHD, anxiety, victims of crime, formerly incarcerated, and other issues.

I believe everyone has the ability to grow, heal, and create meaningful change in their lives. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but it can also become one of the most rewarding steps toward personal growth.

I often work with young adults, teenagers high school aged and older, as well as adults of any age. I work with people with a variety of different needs. My passion is with trauma work, and I also work with folks with substance abuse and addiction concerns, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and folks who are in transitional periods of their life and looking for additional support.

I believe one of the most powerful tools we have in life is our voice. When people feel unheard, unseen, dismissed, or emotionally silenced, it can deeply impact self-worth, relationships, and emotional wellness. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive space where individuals feel seen, valued, and empowered to heal. Our work together can also help clients find their voice, reclaim their sense of self, overcome their stuck points, and move through situations holding them back.

When one seeks out therapy, I believe they are saying that they want a change. Sometimes we need someone to listen and ask questions so that the processing of thoughts and feelings can be done in a nonjudgmental way. The answers come from within and I am just a guide along the healing journey.

I believe in the therapeutic process and consider it to consist of many forms. Each person is so unique and has their own story to tell in their own unique way and in their own time. The one thing I say to my clients in every first session, is, it starts with you. You choosing to show up to your appointment, you choosing to seek out support, encouragement, advice, a listening ear.

With over 20 years of diverse and deeply rooted experience in social work and mental health, I bring a passionate commitment to client-centered, trauma-informed care and the clinical development of future practitioners. My work is grounded in a profound respect for the human spirit and the belief that healing begins with being seen, heard, and understood, especially within the context of one's environment.

I believe therapy and healing are not only about reducing distress—it is also about creating space for new insight, stronger self-trust, and a more aligned way of living that may not have been accessible before.