(she/her)
New to Grow
I am a doctoral-level licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience supporting women through life's harder moments. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity, and the weight of expectations that rarely let up. My approach is direct, grounded, and free of judgment. I believe good therapy meets you where you are. I practice in North Carolina and Delaware via telehealth.
In your first session, you can expect a calm, unhurried conversation. There are no wrong answers and no pressure to share more than you are ready to share. I will ask about what brought you in and what you are hoping to get from therapy. By the end, you will have a clearer sense of whether we are a good fit.
I specialize in helping women, college students, and clients from diverse backgrounds who have been misdiagnosed or dismissed by previous therapists. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches that fit your actual life. My teaching background means I explain things clearly and without jargon. I am direct about what is working and what is not. I treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I show up on time, remember what you tell me, and take your goals seriously.
I work best with clients who are ready to understand themselves better, build healthier habits, and make real changes in their lives. You do not need to have it figured out before your first appointment. I welcome clients who are unsure where to start. My practice is a good fit for adults dealing with anxiety, stress, and overwhelm, depression and mood concerns, grief, loss, and life transitions, and relationship and family challenges. Burnout and caregiver stress, trauma and adverse life experiences, self-esteem and identity concerns, and academic or leadership stress are also areas I work in regularly. I also support women's mental health and wellness, and college and graduate students navigating academic pressure, adjustment, time management, identity development, and work-life-school balance. If any of this sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
Top specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Women's Issues
Other specialties
ADHD
Addiction
Career Counseling
I identify as
Black / African American
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Delaware
Amerihealth Administrators
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach that helps clients increase psychological flexibility and develop healthier relationships with their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. In my practice, I integrate ACT with culturally responsive, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches to support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, stress, relationship concerns, and identity-related challenges.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as an evidence-based and goal-oriented treatment approach that helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In my practice, CBT is commonly used to support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and challenges related to emotional regulation and coping.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) as an evidence-based treatment approach primarily designed to support individuals who have experienced trauma and trauma-related symptoms, including PTSD, anxiety, shame, guilt, and negative self-beliefs. In my practice, I use CPT to help clients process traumatic experiences, identify how trauma has impacted their thoughts and beliefs, and develop healthier, more balanced perspectives about themselves, others, and the world.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I provide culturally sensitive and culturally responsive therapy that recognizes the importance of each client’s cultural identity, lived experiences, values, beliefs, and social context in the healing process. In my practice, I strive to create an inclusive, affirming, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, heard, respected, and empowered.
Motivational Interviewing
I utilize Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a collaborative, client-centered, and evidence-based approach that helps individuals explore ambivalence, strengthen motivation, and build confidence toward meaningful change. In my practice, MI is especially helpful for clients who may feel uncertain, stuck, overwhelmed, or conflicted about making behavioral, emotional, or lifestyle changes.