Welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. I received a Master's degree in Social Work from Rutgers University and have spent over 20 years supporting individuals on their journey towards healing, personal growth, and embracing their true potential. I work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized strategies for managing life challenges and achieving their goals.
In the first session, you’ll have the opportunity to share what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, and your goals. We’ll talk about what you hope to achieve in therapy and your expectations of the process enabling the development of personalized strategies for managing challenges and achieving those goals.
With over 20 years of experience, I am well versed in equipping clients with the tools they need to manage their symptoms independently, fostering resilience and achieving long-term mental health improvement.
CBT is a widely researched and effective approach that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors. I often integrate CBT techniques to help clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thoughts, develop coping skills, and make positive changes in their lives.
ACT is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on helping individuals accept their thoughts and feelings, commit to values-driven actions, and create a meaningful life. I assist clients to live in accordance with their identified values and to find fulfillment, despite the inevitable struggles and setbacks thereby building psychological flexibility and resilience.
DBT is a cognitive-behavioral approach widely used for various issues involving emotion regulation and interpersonal relationships. I assist clients in achieving a balance of acceptance and change, aiming to help develop effective coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier relationships creating meaningful change in their lives.
Motivational interviewing is a client-centered approach that aims to elicit and strengthen intrinsic motivation for change. I utilize motivational interviewing techniques to support clients in exploring ambivalence, identifying values and goals, and making sustainable behavior changes.
Mindfulness practices, derived from Eastern traditions, are increasingly recognized for their therapeutic benefits in promoting self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress reduction. I incorporate mindfulness techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, and body scanning to help clients cultivate present-moment awareness and develop a greater sense of calm and resilience.