I view therapy as a unique, dynamic space between two people where an alliance is being formed. My job is to meet you where you are at and ensure you feel deeply seen, heard, and understood.  I believe our past experiences and stressors impact our current reactions, thoughts and future worries.  My goal is to walk beside you and help you navigate the complexities of your past and present so you can approach the world in a new way.

I create an open and encouraging environment where patients can feel empowered to be their full selves. My specialty and passion is working with clients who are experiencing grief and bereavement or other unexpected life transitions such as divorce, job loss and illness.  I am also passionate about helping clients find a sense of safety & empowerment after experiencing trauma.  I am committed to providing support to those experiencing anxiety, depression and other mood disorders.

I primarily work with young adults (17+), adults and elders from all cultural, racial and religious backgrounds.  I am LGBTQIA+ affirming. I work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, interpersonal perspective. By integrating psychodynamic principles with evidence-based practices, I empower clients to gain deeper insights into their patterns, relationships, and life experiences.

My previous experience includes clinical social work, advocacy for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence, and case management and group therapy in diverse settings. From these experiences I have learned that clients are experts in themselves, and it is my job to collaborate with my clients to become the best therapist for them.

I earned my  MSW at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s School of Social Work which provided a valuable and well rounded base for my current practice..  My prior degrees include a BS in Psychology from the College of Charleston and an English degree from Bloomsburg University.   I was drawn to clinical social work because of my own experiences with loss, an interest in mental health and a commitment to social justice.