I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia with over 14 years of experience in the mental health field and have a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. I have worked with many individuals across various backgrounds and treatment needs, including teens and adults with anxiety, depression, serious mental illness, substance use and addiction, religious harm and abuse, self-harm, parent-child relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and complex trauma.
My primary strategy is to provide a warm and safe environment based on kindness and empathic understanding. I am committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and understood. I provide a safe, affirming space for individuals within the LGBTGEQIAP+ community, supporting individuals as they navigate relationships and identity-related experiences, and assisting in healing from mental health challenges.
I primarily work from a person-centered approach and use techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I often incorporate art, prolonged exposure techniques for trauma processing, and provide psychoeducation on the mind-body connection. I work to create a warm and safe environment that is based on kindness and empathic understanding.
My approach is to build off what is working in your life and find ways to apply strengths to other areas of need. Even if you don’t feel anything is going right, I can assist you in finding and channeling strength for making long-lasting change. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions; I work to respond to any contact within 48 business hours. I look forward to meeting you!
