Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Maryland, DC, VA, and FL. I received my Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy and PhD in Public Health/Family Sciences from the University of Maryland, and MBA from the Louisiana State University. I have been practicing for over 25 years. I specialize in couple and family relationships; however, I also work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship problems.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then i will complete a comprehensive assessment to help me identify the specific challenges that you're facing. Together, we will develop a treatment plan and a set of goals to work towards.
As a provider, I am thoughtful, empathetic, transparent, encouraging, and honest. My approach to therapy is client-centered. I am the expert on the therapeutic techniques, but you are an expert on your situation and circumstances. We work together to figure out a way to improve your situation.
Here’s a polished summary you could use for your website, Psychology Today profile, marketing materials, or intake packet: I am passionate about helping couples and families build healthier, more connected relationships. My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with communication challenges, conflict, life transitions, parenting stress, trust issues, anxiety within relationships, or feelings of disconnection—but who are motivated to create meaningful change. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where clients can be open, honest, and fully themselves without fear of judgment. My easy-going and approachable style helps clients feel comfortable quickly, allowing strong therapeutic relationships to develop naturally. I combine compassion, authenticity, and years of clinical experience to guide clients through difficult conversations, emotional challenges, and personal growth. My goal is to help clients strengthen communication, increase understanding, improve emotional connection, and develop practical tools that create lasting change both inside and outside of sessions. I deeply value the trust my clients place in me, and I am committed to helping them achieve healthier relationships, greater resilience, and more fulfilling lives.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I work together with my clients to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. work together to decide what problems and goals to focus on. I explore the client's thoughts about the problems, interpretations of situations, and beliefs about themselves, others, and events. We work through exercises to explore the client's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help the client to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and work out how to change them.
Couples Counseling
During couples counselling, I meet with the couple to explore the problems they are both facing. I help the couple to open up, highlighting the strengths in the relationship alongside what might be causing you distress.
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April 9, 2025
Her sessions provide information and support that helps you between sessions.