LCMHC, 5 years of experience
I’m a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina who works with adults navigating a variety of concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I focus on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe being honest and vulnerable. My goal is to help people understand themselves better, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change in their lives.
In our first session, I’ll mostly be asking questions to get a clear picture of what’s been going on and what brought you to therapy. It’s a chance for you to share your story, whatever parts feel most important or have been weighing on you the most. A lot of people use that first session to vent or unload things they’ve been carrying for a long time, and that’s totally okay. My goal is to listen and start getting a sense of how I can support you moving forward. Sessions with me are a mix of honest conversation, practical tools, and space to process whatever you’re going through. Some days we’ll dig into deeper patterns, and other days we might just focus on getting through the week. I try to keep things authentic, supportive, and flexible based on what you need that day.
I don’t see myself as special, but I do know I’m effective. The approaches I use have consistently helped people create meaningful change, and that’s what matters to me. My focus is on being genuine, present, and dependable in the room. I believe therapy works best when there’s trust, openness, and a readiness to grow. I meet clients where they are and keep the work grounded in what actually makes a difference, rather than just relying on theory or buzzwords.
I enjoy working with a wide range of people who are ready to explore their story and find healthier ways to cope, connect, and grow. My clients come from all walks of life and often bring complex experiences, whether it’s trauma, anxiety, relationship struggles, identity questions, or simply feeling stuck. What they have in common is a desire for real change and a willingness to be honest, even when it’s hard. I offer a grounded, compassionate space to unpack what’s heavy and work toward clarity, confidence, and peace.
I use CBT often to help clients notice how their thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. We work on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and come up with more balanced ways of thinking. I like using simple tools to help clients feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
I use ACT to help clients notice and accept their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck or trying to fight them. Instead of avoiding discomfort, we work on making space for it and focusing on what really matters like relationships, goals, and personal values. It’s helpful because it teaches people how to keep moving forward even when things are hard, rather than waiting to “feel better” first.
Grief therapy helps people process their loss, and I focus on supporting them as they heal and learn how to live in a new reality without their loved one. It gives people a safe space to feel their emotions, make sense of what they’re going through, and understand that grief is a process, not something to rush through.
I use psychoeducation in every treatment I offer because I believe it’s important for clients to understand what’s happening in their brain and body. That might mean explaining how anxiety works, what trauma does to the nervous system, or how certain coping skills affect mood. When clients understand the “why” behind what they’re feeling, it helps them feel less overwhelmed and more equipped to manage things.
EMDR is helpful because it allows people to process painful memories in a way that feels less overwhelming, so those memories lose their emotional intensity. It helps the brain reprocess trauma so clients can feel more in control, less triggered, and better able to move forward.