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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), and Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD), I create a safe, supportive space where clients can navigate complex trauma, betrayal trauma, and family-of-origin dysfunction. I specialize in helping individuals heal from environments marked by abuse, fear, instability, coercive control, neglect, poor boundaries, and addiction—often resulting in intergenerational trauma and nervous system-level injury. My focus includes recovery from narcissistic abuse, enmeshments, and trauma bonds. Additionally, as a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Clinician (C-DBT), Mood Disorder Professional (CMDP), and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), I help clients validate their experiences, normalize emotions, and build resilience. I grew up in an environment with people who never discussed mental health; this sparked an early interest in the unspoken challenges I observed. As a dual major in psychology and sociology, my coursework was impactful, and the lessons continued in graduate school, where I earned dual master’s degrees in social work and public administration. I interned at a domestic abuse shelter, a short-term residential crisis center, and a community behavioral health facility, and completed specialized trauma-informed care training. My professional experience includes working at a nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, serving as a behavioral specialist for children with autism, ADHD, and adjustment challenges, and supervising social workers at county behavioral health agencies. I have also managed case management teams of social workers and nurses assisting individuals with catastrophic illnesses, and led project teams of case investigators, contact tracers, data analysts, and public health nurses responding to infectious disease outbreaks. I remain deeply committed to helping clients heal from psychological, emotional, and other forms of abuse and mental injury, as these challenges can affect every facet of life and well-being.
In our first session, I partner with you to understand your background, current concerns, and goals for therapy. We’ll begin exploring any emotional, social, or psychological challenges you may be facing, at a pace that feels comfortable. My approach emphasizes creating a safe, supportive environment where you can begin to build coping skills and increase self-awareness. I also incorporate psychoeducation to help you better understand your experiences, drawing on research-based information that supports both mental and physical well-being. While I work with diverse populations and concerns—including trauma, stress, and life transitions—this first session is primarily an opportunity for you to feel heard, ask questions, and determine whether this feels like the right fit.
My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, integrating validation, psychoeducation, open-mindedness, empowerment, and emotional support. I know how important it is to feel truly heard when discussing difficult experiences and challenging thoughts. I work collaboratively with clients, combining active listening with evidence-based interventions to build effective, sustainable coping strategies across different areas of life. I support individuals across a range of concerns, including trauma, stress, and life transitions. I have particular experience working with clients in early adulthood, many of whom value gaining deeper insight through psychoeducation.
Change is often challenging because the brain likes familiar routines. Still, the brain can adjust and make new connections through a process called neuroplasticity. When we repeat specific thoughts and actions, those pathways in the brain become stronger. By intentionally practicing new ways of thinking and acting, we can begin to build healthier patterns and gradually release old habits that no longer serve us. I work best with clients who are open to this process—those who are willing to develop or deepen their self-awareness, reflect on their patterns, and actively engage in meaningful change. As clients expand their understanding of how their thoughts and behaviors are connected, they typically experience real progress and begin to heal.
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February 21, 2026
Theresa has been incredibly helpful and validating as I learn to manage my ADHD symptoms. She is knowledgeable, data-driven, and practical, always pointing me to useful resources while properly contextualizing my experiences. I feel genuinely cared for and confident that I’m in very capable hands!