Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, I have always felt a deep connection to the people and communities of my home state. I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2024 and my Master’s in Social Work, with a certification in Clinical Social Work, from the University of Kentucky in 2025. I am currently working toward licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA).

As a therapist, I am warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. I want therapy to feel comfortable and genuine—not overly clinical or intimidating. My style is gentle and encouraging, while also being practical and direct when it is helpful. I enjoy helping clients understand what is keeping them stuck and then working together on concrete ways to move forward.

Areas of Focus

• Children & Teens: I use a warm, developmentally appropriate approach that incorporates play, art, conversation, and creative strategies to help children and teens feel comfortable in therapy. I especially enjoy working with children and preteens experiencing OCD, anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, or difficulties with school, friendships, and family life. I balance giving kids a space that feels like their own with collaborating with parents so that the skills and progress made in therapy can carry over into everyday life.

• Adults: I work with adults experiencing OCD, anxiety, ADHD, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, and other mental health challenges. Therapy with me is supportive but also practical. We will look at patterns that may be keeping you stuck, identify what you would like to change, and build strategies that you can actually use outside of the therapy room.

Clinical Expertise & Support

I am qualified to treat a variety of mental health concerns and help individuals navigate different seasons and challenges in life, including:

• OCD and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms

• Anxiety and Adjustment Disorders

• ADHD and Executive Functioning Challenges

• Depression and Mood Disorders

• Stress Management and Self-Esteem

• Social Skills and Emotion Regulation

• Relationship and Family Difficulties

• Life and Career Transitions

• Trauma-Informed Care

I have completed specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD in both children and adults. ERP helps clients gradually face the thoughts, situations, or feelings that trigger anxiety while learning to reduce the compulsions and reassurance-seeking that can keep the OCD cycle going. With children, I help make this process developmentally appropriate and understandable while also helping parents learn how to support progress at home.

Therapeutic Approach

One of the most important parts of therapy is feeling comfortable with the person sitting across from you. I work to create a space where you can be yourself, talk openly, and know that you will be met with warmth rather than judgment.

At the same time, I believe therapy should help you make meaningful changes. My approach is gentle, but I am also willing to get to the heart of what is happening. We may laugh, use creativity, practice new skills, or work through something that feels uncomfortable—but we will always do it collaboratively and at a pace that supports your goals.

Depending on your needs, I draw from evidence-based and developmentally appropriate approaches including:

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Strengths-Based Therapy

• Mindfulness

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

• Creative and expressive interventions for children and teens

  
  

Whether you are looking for help for yourself or trying to find the right therapist for your child, my goal is to make therapy feel approachable, useful, and tailored to the person in front of me.