Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Coping Skills and 7 more.
New to Grow
On paper, you have it all together. Whether you're managing a team, pouring everything into your career, or navigating the unique pressures of running a business, you're the reliable person everyone turns to. But constantly solving problems for others often means you're left carrying your own stress with no one to support you. Beneath that capable exterior, you might be carrying the heavy weight of trauma—whether from past experiences or chronic daily stress. It is easy to experience a quiet wave of impostor syndrome, worrying that showing vulnerability will cause everything to crack. Eventually, this turns into deep burnout that spills into your personal life, straining relationships and draining your joy. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore. How We Will Work Together I’m here to offer a warm, genuine space where you have a steady, experienced guide in your corner. My approach is informed by an extensive background in work operations and a front-row seat to the business world. I know firsthand how exhausting it is to navigate the fast pace, shifting dynamics, and constant pressure of this environment every single day. Because I understand these realities, you won't have to waste time explaining the nuances of organizational stress—I already speak your language. In our sessions, we focus on healing the root causes of your distress, not just managing symptoms. Backed by extensive training in advanced trauma treatment, I know how to help you safely process deep-seated stress. Highly capable people are often incredibly smart and easily intellectualize feelings, but trauma and burnout live in your nervous system, not just your logical brain. Together, we will work gently to restore your nervous system, transform the pressure to be perfect, and get you out of survival mode so you can find true, sustainable peace.
What to Expect in Our First Session: Your Intake Assessment Stepping into therapy is a significant investment in your well-being, professional capacity, and personal recovery. For business owners, corporate leaders, and highly capable individuals, entering an unfamiliar process can occasionally trigger a desire to "prepare," perform, or have all the right answers ready. I want to reassure you right from the start: there is nothing you need to prepare, and you cannot fail this session. Our first meeting is structurally known as an Intake Assessment. While the word "assessment" sounds clinical and rigid, our time together will feel like a warm, structured, and collaborative conversation. Think of this session as our chance to step out of the daily rush, take a breath, and figure out exactly how to get you feeling supported and balanced again. We are stepping out of the daily noise to look at the big picture, map out where things are stuck, and establish a secure foundation for your healing. Here is a transparent breakdown of exactly what we will cover during our first 50 minutes together. 1. Establishing Context and Confidentiality Before we dive into your story, we will start by setting the ground rules of our space. Your privacy is paramount, especially when navigating fast-paced business environments or leadership roles. We will briefly review the standard administrative and privacy policies, ensuring you fully understand how strict confidentiality protects everything you share in this room. This opening moment is also designed to help you transition from the momentum of your workday into a space where you can finally relax. You are officially off the clock; you do not have to manage me, solve any problems, or maintain the mask of having it all together. 2. Gathering Your Background and History To understand the root causes of distress, we have to look at the historical data. We will spend a portion of our session gathering a high-level overview of your personal and professional history. Because of my background in work operations, you won't have to waste time translating the corporate or business world to me—I already speak your language. Your Professional Journey: We will briefly look at your current career or business landscape, navigating the fast pace, shifting dynamics, and constant pressure you deal with daily. Your Personal History: We will explore your upbringing, early family dynamics, and foundational life experiences. For highly capabl
Why My Approach Stands Out: The Strengths I Bring to Our Sessions When you are used to being the person who has it all together, finding a therapist can feel like a chore. You don’t need someone to just sit there, nod, and tell you to take a bubble bath or download a meditation app. You need someone who can navigate your complex inner world, while also giving your body a safe place to finally drop the heavy armor. My approach stands out because I bridge two worlds that don't usually meet in a therapy room: real-world business understanding and advanced nervous system healing. Here is exactly what I bring to the table and how those techniques change the game for your recovery. 1. You Don't Have to Start From Square One While every company and industry has its own unique dynamics that we will unpack together, you won't have to explain the fundamental baseline of office and business stress to me. A Familiarity with Business Realities: Because my background is rooted in operations and the business world, I am already deeply familiar with things like moving goalposts, complex workplace hierarchies, general office stress, and the isolation that often comes with leadership or running a business. Less Time Explaining, More Time Healing: We won't need to spend your sessions translating basic workplace structures or why organizational pressure is exhausting. We can naturally bridge the gap between your professional environment and your well-being, keeping our focus on how these pressures are impacting your life. 2. A Partner Who is Both Perceptive and Warm I don't believe in being a cold, silent therapist who just asks, "And how does that make you feel?" That doesn't work for capable, analytical people. Perceptive Guidance: I bring a clear, discerning eye to your story. I will help you connect the dots, spot the patterns, and see the data of your life clearly. But I do it with genuine warmth and absolute zero judgment. You are Officially Off the Clock: In our sessions, you don't have to perform. You don't have to fix anything, you don't have to manage my feelings, and you don't have to pretend you're fine. It is a secure, completely confidential space where you can finally take off the "everything is handled" mask and just be a human being who needs a break. 3. We Target the Body, Not Just the Brain If you are highly capable, you are probably incredibly good at intellectualizing your feelings. You can analyze your childhood, explain your stress patterns, an
My ideal client isn't someone who has it all figured out; it’s someone who has survived something heavy and is ready for a safe place to heal. You might be my ideal client if you are navigating the overwhelming aftermath of a traumatic event or a sudden, life-altering shock. I deeply connect with individuals who are experiencing the invisible toll of trauma—like feeling constantly on guard, jumpy, or super-alert to danger. You might be struggling with intrusive memories or vivid nightmares that disrupt your sleep, leaving you utterly exhausted during the day. Often, my clients feel a deep sense of isolation, feeling cut off from loved ones because it feels like no one truly validates what you went through. You might notice yourself feeling easily startled, anxious, or overwhelmed by intense emotions that seem to come out of nowhere. It is completely normal if you feel a bit guarded, frozen, or like the world doesn't feel entirely safe right now. My dream client is simply someone who, despite this exhaustion, holds a quiet hope for relief. You are ready to learn why your mind and body are reacting this way and want gentle, practical tools to make these heavy symptoms more manageable. If you are looking for a therapist who will hold a sacred space for your pain while gently guiding you to reclaim your peace, protect your well-being, and rediscover your beautiful resilience, we will be a wonderful fit. You do not have to carry this alone anymore.
I identify as
Brainspotting
Instead of forcing you to retell your hardest stories, Brainspotting is a gentle approach that reaches deep within the brain to help your mind and body finally digest trapped trauma. By unlocking stored stress behind the scenes, it naturally calms intense emotions and soothes a jumpy nervous system without requiring you to explain every painful detail. Ultimately, it takes the painful sting out of old memories so you can sleep better, feel safe in your own skin, and move forward with peace.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
In our sessions, mindfulness is a gentle, comforting tool used to hit a "pause button" and safely reconnect with the present moment when life feels overwhelming. By practicing simple, down-to-earth techniques like focusing on your breathing or surroundings, we physically signal to your nervous system that you are safe right now. Ultimately, it helps you welcome your thoughts and feelings with kindness rather than judgment, creating a steady, quiet anchor inside yourself to navigate stress with greater peace.
Trauma Informed Care
My trauma-informed approach means I completely understand that your past experiences deeply shape how you think, feel, and react today. Instead of wondering "what is wrong with you," we gently look at "what happened to you," ensuring you never have to worry about being judged or rushed through your healing. Our sessions are built entirely around your physical and emotional safety, giving you full control over the pace of your therapy so you can rebuild your life with a true sense of security and trust.