Currently pursuing licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), I specialize in counseling for children, teens and their families. With three children of my own, I comprehend the unique dynamics involved in supporting children during difficult times. My mission is to establish a warm, nurturing environment where clients and their families can explore emotions, enhance resilience, and fortify relationships. I offer a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to children's and teens developmental needs and family dynamics.  Utilizing play therapy strategies, expressive arts, and evidence-based techniques to aid children in expressing themselves, processing experiences, and developing coping skills.

Additionally, I collaborate closely with parents and caregivers, offering guidance, support, and strategies to improve family communication, encourage positive behavior, and foster healthy attachment. My training and experience cover areas including anxiety, ADHD, familial conflict, grief, school challenges, and life transitions.

I have training and experience in areas such as:

• Anxiety 

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Familial Conflict 

• Grief and Loss

• School - based challenges

• Life transitions 

I am also able to help individuals understand and cope with the following concerns:

• Communication

• Social Skills

• Conflict Resolution

• Grief and Loss

• Family dynamics

• Emotional Regulation/ Co-regulation

• Life transitions 

• Depression

• Stress management

• Social Skills

I provide a safe space of understanding, guidance, and hope for families to navigate through various challenges such as divorce, behavioral issues, school-related stress, or communication breakdowns. Together, we'll collaborate to develop a customized treatment plan tailored specifically to meet the unique needs and goals of your child and family. I am committed to walking alongside you on this journey towards healing, growth, and resilience. 

In my clinical practice, I utilize an integrative approach to counseling children, teen, and families, drawing primarily from Family Systems Theory. This approach acknowledges that individuals do not exist in isolation but are interconnected within the context of their family and broader social systems. Understanding these intricate relationships is crucial in promoting holistic healing and growth. I also integrate elements of  attachment theory.  This perspective highlights the importance of secure attachments in childhood development and emphasizes the role of caregivers in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive. By fostering secure attachments and strengthening parent-child relationships, we can support healthy emotional development and resilience.