I received my master’s degree in social work from North Carolina Central University and spent my early career working with children and families within the home, school, and community.  I am a Registered Play Therapist and a Registered Sand Therapist.  In addition, I am certified in Autplay Therapy, Safe Sound Protocol, Body-Brain Approach to Sandtray Play Therapy, and clinical supervision for North Carolina social workers.

Carl Jung wrote that “the privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”  By approaching psychotherapy with a foundation of trauma-informed and person-affirming modalities, my role is to support my client’s past and present journeys.  In collaboration, we create an environment of safety and curiosity where children, families, and individuals are given space to experience self-knowledge, self-acceptance, and self-compassion.  

Areas of Focus

• Children & Teens: I fit very well with the kiddos who are geeky, nerdy, weird, Emo, quirky, too smart for their own good, ask the Big Questions, have very big feelings, and are “old souls.”

• Adults: Many of my adult clients fit into one of two categories of life transition: young adults seeking extra support and self-insight, and high-achieving mothers who are ready to gain new perspectives on old narratives and engage life with more authenticity.

Clinical Expertise & Support

I am qualified to treat a variety of mental health conditions and help individuals navigate complex life challenges, including:

• Anxiety and Adjustment Disorders

• Depression

• ADHD and Executive Functioning

• Stress Management and Self-Esteem

• Relationship Difficulties and Women’s Issues

• Life and Career Transitions

• Social Skills and Emotion Regulation

• LGBTQ-affirming Gender and Sexuality Exploration 

• Existential Questions 

Therapeutic Approach

I utilize several evidence-based modalities to help you reach your personal goals:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Jungian Depth Psychology

• Rogerian Person-Centered Therapy

• Experiential and Expressive Therapies (for all ages)

• Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) (for younger children)

“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” - Carl Jung