Licensed to practice in 20 states and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Women's Issues, Life Transitions, Coping Skills and 1 more.
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New to Grow
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (2004) , educator, and researcher, I specialize in guiding adults, high-performing professionals, and self-motivated individuals through life transitions, workplace and academic burnout, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. I bring deep expertise in Black women's mental and emotional health and wellness, supporting Black women through systemic stress, identity shifts, and the pressure of being the strong anchor for everyone else. I provide a structured, culturally responsive space where you can unburden yourself, process challenges without judgment, and build clear, sustainable tools for emotional resilience and authentic growth. My approach is rooted in an active, collaborative partnership—therapy with me is designed for clients who are ready to engage, do the meaningful self-work between sessions, and actively reclaim their energy, clarity, and self-trust.
My greatest strength as a clinician is combining deep clinical and academic expertise with an engaging, active therapeutic partnership. My specialized focus on Black women's mental health allows me to offer nuanced, culturally attuned care that directly addresses unique intersectional stresses, boundary-setting, and emotional wellness.
My greatest strength as a clinician is combining deep clinical and academic expertise with an engaging, active therapeutic partnership. My specialized focus on Black women's mental health allows me to offer nuanced, culturally attuned care that directly addresses unique intersectional stresses, boundary-setting, and emotional wellness. Therapy is a mutual effort that requires dedication, openness, and active participation on both sides—I do not sit back passively, nor do I do the emotional labor for you. I bring a direct, structured, and empathetic style that holds space while keeping you accountable to your goals. I help clients rapidly develop tailored strategies for resilience so that care concludes with concrete skills, increased self-efficacy, and a clear plan for self-leadership.
My ideal client is an adult, working professional, high achiever, or student—frequently a first-born, first-generation, or the first in their family to navigate corporate, academic, or high-stakes spaces. They are navigating life transitions, workplace or academic burnout, stress, anxiety, or intergenerational relationship dynamics. Many are women carrying the invisible labor of balancing gender, race, and high expectations while serving as the strong anchor for everyone around them. They are seeking a structured, culturally responsive space to unburden themselves, reclaim their energy, and build sustainable tools for self-leadership, boundaries, values-based decision making and emotional resilience. They value a collaborative, direct, and accountable approach to therapy—coming ready to engage actively in the meaningful self-work both inside and outside of sessions.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy means that rather than getting stuck re-examining past problems, we focus directly on your strengths, your current goals, and practical solutions for your present life. In our sessions, I will help you identify what is already working, clarify where you want to go, and build actionable, step-by-step strategies to help you get there. This approach is designed to be efficient, active, and empowering—giving you concrete tools you can apply immediately to manage stress, set boundaries, and build momentum toward the life and clarity you want.