Meet Our Therapists

After over a decade of experience as a School Counselor and in-home Family Systems Counselor, I am excited to have entered private practice where I am completing licensure requirements for my LPC in Virginia. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2012 with a Masters in Counselor Education, and consider myself a life-long learner always adding to my skills and expertise. 

If you are struggling with a traumatic past or new changes in your life, or you feel stuck and find yourself looping in old patterns, I can support your unique needs by integrating a number of therapeutic modalities. In addition to my ongoing apprenticeship in HeartMind Resiliency’s Somatic Resiliency Model, I have certificates in Somatopia’s Core Skills Trauma training, Deb Dana’s Polyvagal informed therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I also incorporate experiential practices such as movement, breath practices, Havening, art, mindfulness techniques and traditional talk therapy skills, such as cognitive and solution-focused modalities. This combination of approaches allows us to go beyond the story, words and thoughts to support your nervous system to recalibrate and repattern. 

I especially love working with people who are going through transitional times and the difficulties of change. Often this comes from the hauntings of past traumas or current life moving too fast and too big. My work is to help you find space to slow down to find the safety within so that you can explore your life from different perspectives and discover new ways of being that perhaps you didn’t know were possible. I’m here to guide you to explore family dynamics, identity questions, and social issues.

I am both LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming and have a special interest in supporting young adults through the challenging and exciting years of launching into their lives. As a former school counselor, I am also a skilled advocate for adolescents, parents and families who are navigating the complexities of community and school services. 

I strive to always be genuine and create an atmosphere where clients can feel comfortable and quickly at ease. My clients often tell me that they appreciate my sense of humor and my ability to be down-to-earth and practical. I believe that laughter is essential to healing, and I strive to create an environment where my clients feel safe enough to laugh, even in the midst of difficult emotions. By working together in a trusting, supportive relationship, we can navigate life’s challenges with greater ease.

I understand what a big step it is to reach out to a therapist and I’m happy to support you in taking this brave step. During sessions, we will focus on building a support network and discovering strengths and personal insights while practicing autonomy and self-advocacy skills.

When I’m not counseling, I am keeping up with my vegetable garden, spending time with my family, and seeing live comedy and music. I also love brunch, the Buffalo Bills, and being a part of the local theater community.