Have you ever known exactly what you should do, but found that knowing does not actually make it any easier to do it?
Maybe you know you are too hard on yourself. You know you need better boundaries. You know something from your past is affecting you. You may even understand exactly where the pattern came from—and somehow you still find yourself right back in it. That is the kind of thing I love getting curious about in therapy. My style is conversational, curious, and straightforward. I want therapy to feel like a place where you  can say, "I know this doesn't make sense, but..."; and we can actually figure out why it makes sense. Sometimes that means looking at where a pattern started. Other times, it means realizing that something that once helped you survive no longer helps you.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, perfectionism, self-esteem, parenting and family stress, and major life transitions. I particularly enjoy working with people who are used to being the capable one who handles things, takes care of everyone else, or keeps going long after they are exhausted.
My approach is trauma-informed and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and strengths-based intervention. I don't believe there is one formula that works for everyone. We'll work together to understand what's happening beneath the surface, decide what you actually want to change, and find ways of getting there that  make sense for your life.
Before becoming a social worker, I served in the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Analyst. My military experience has also shaped my interest in working with veterans and military families, particularly around trauma, identity, resilience, and navigating major transitions.
SPECIALTIES
-Adults
-Anxiety
-Trauma
-Grief and Loss
-Perfectionism and Self-Esteem
-Relationship and Boundary Concerns
-Life Transitions
-Parenting and Family Stress

EDUCATION

-Master of Social Work, University of Kentucky

-U.S. Army Veteran

-Supervisee in Social Work, Virginia

My passion lies in helping others navigate the challenges of life. I understand how daunting it can be to reach out for help and to open up to someone. That is why I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can feel heard and supported.
With a holistic approach, I specialize in strength-based, person-centered therapy, recognizing that each individual is unique with their own goals. I graduated from the University of Georgia in 2021 and am currently a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). My areas of expertise include substance use disorders, self-esteem issues, anxiety and depression, and grief and loss.
I take pride in being LGBTQIA+ friendly, body positive, and sex positive, and my goal is to foster a nurturing space for healing. It would be an honor to embark on this journey with you.

SPECIALTIES
-Substance Use Disorders – Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support
recovery and lasting change.

-Individual Therapy – Personalized, one-on-one support tailored to your needs.
- Family Support for Recovery – Helping loved ones navigate and support the healing
process.
- Grief, Loss,  and Life Transitions – Offering support through difficult changes and personal
growth.
Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and change negative thought
patterns to improve emotional well-being.
- Trauma-Informed Therapy: Creates a safe and supportive space, recognizing the impact
of past trauma on mental health.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Goal-oriented approach that focuses on
strengths and finding solutions in the present.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Teaches coping skills, distress tolerance, and
mindfulness to enhance emotional regulation.
EDUCATION
-Master of Social Work, University of Georgia
-Licensed Master of Social Work, Virginia
-LMSW Supervisee, Virginia