With over 15 years in community mental health, I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing trauma, grief, relationship challenges, substance use, and emotional pain such as sadness, anxiety, and depression. I use a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approach that centers healing, growth, and self-connection. I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified in addictions, and trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I help clients develop coping tools, set boundaries, and build insight into their emotional patterns. My practice creates space to process pain and reclaim your voice—free from judgment or shame. Clients often come to me when they are: Struggling with trauma or complex PTSD Experiencing grief or life transitions Navigating difficult relationships Working through substance use or recovery Feeling disconnected, emotionally stuck, or overwhelmed Outside of therapy, I serve as Vice President of Behavioral Health for a child welfare organization, operate a private practice, and teach in social work programs. I hold a BSW and MSW from Florida State University and a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville. I also serve on the Statewide Dependency Court Improvement Panel, and boards for NAMI Pinellas and the Pinellas Black Health Equity Alliance, advocating for mental health access and equity. I believe healing starts when we stop being silent about our pain. Therapy is a space where you can develop skills, feel empowered, and begin to live in alignment with your truth. “If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.” — Zora Neale Hurston