Licensed to practice in Virginia and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Grief and 7 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
When life feels heavy, confusing, or harder to manage than it used to, having the right support can make all the difference. I began working in the mental health field 20 years ago after earning my undergraduate degree from Averett University, and later returned to school to earn my Master’s in Counseling from Old Dominion University. Over the course of my career, I have worked with a wide range of individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, psychosis, crisis situations, and chronic stress. Many of the people I support come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to provide a steady, compassionate space where you can feel understood, build coping skills, and begin working toward greater clarity, stability, and emotional well-being.
During the first session, you can expect a welcoming and supportive start to the therapy process. We will complete intake paperwork, begin building rapport, and talk through the concerns that brought you in, whether that includes anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, crisis-related experiences, or feeling overwhelmed by life. We will also begin identifying your goals for therapy and exploring what progress would look like for you. My aim is for you to leave that first session feeling heard, respected, and more hopeful, with a clearer sense of direction and a plan for moving forward.
My approach to therapy is flexible and responsive to the needs of each client and their unique circumstances. I am EMDR-trained and trauma-informed, and I believe our thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences are deeply connected. I work with clients experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, emotional overwhelm, and symptoms that may be affecting relationships, work, or daily functioning. Together, we explore the patterns contributing to distress, process difficult experiences, and develop practical strategies for healing and growth. My goal is to help you feel more aligned, grounded, and emotionally regulated so that your head and heart can begin working together rather than against each other.
My ideal client is motivated for change and exploration. They would want to build skills and learn coping skills to deal with their current life obstacles. They would want to explore how patterns of behaviors form and have the desire to work on things that are maladaptive. The client would be an active participant in their wellness. They would want to work collaboratively to break old patterns that do not have to define them.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I believe that our maladaptive behaviors are a product of our thoughts and feelings. The head and the heart are intertwined and contribute to our coping skills and stress management abilities
EMDR
I use this treatment to help clients who have suffered from trauma learn to process their experience which helps alleviate symtptoms of PTSD and trauma.
Grief Therapy
I help clients experiencing different types of grief process their thoughts and feelings surrounding the loss.
Motivational Interviewing
This method is used to help clients look deeper and to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and actions.