I grew up on a farm in Southern Virginia and attended Radford University, where I earned my Bachelor’s in Sociology in 2006 and my Master’s in Social Work in 2009. My primary focus during my graduate education was Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience working with a wide range of ages, from young preschoolers and teens to adults and families. My practice is inclusive of diverse cultural backgrounds and a variety of clinical diagnoses. I am dedicated to providing a place of safety where clients can express their truths and solve the issues that are most important to them.

Areas of Training and Experience

I have specialized training and experience helping individuals and families navigate the following:

• Clinical Conditions: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

• Crisis & Trauma: Birth Trauma, Postnatal Mental Health diagnoses, and Grief/Loss.

• Family & Relationships: Familial Conflict, Family Dynamics, and Conflict Resolution.

• Developmental & Behavioral Support: Executive Functioning, Conduct/Behavior Problems, Social Skills, and Impulse Control.

• Identity & Growth: LGBTQ+ identity (affirming), Self-acceptance, and Life Transitions.

• Copings Skills: Stress Management, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance.

• Specialized Interventions: Safe & Sound Protocol.

Therapeutic Approach

I am passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free space. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, employing an intersectional lens to ensure therapy is inclusive and tailored to each individual's unique perspective.

My practice is influenced by several evidence-based theories and modalities:

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Family Systems Therapy

• Harm Reduction