Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Georgia. I received my Master's degree in Social Work from New York University and have been practicing since 2004. I worked in a community mental health setting for 4 years, and after that I was employed at the Atlanta VA and worked with veterans for 16 years. I help empower adults of all ages with tools they can use for a lifetime as they navigate and make meaning of their life's experiences and challenges. I consider it an honor and privilege to walk with my clients on the sacred grounds of growth and change.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will exchange introductions and then we can start collaborating! There is no "one size fits all," so I work with my clients to help them set goals that are realistic and attainable.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having "life experience" and living outside of the US has been an invaluable source of knowledge for me (Brazil, Zimbabwe, and South Africa) and helped me to grow as an individual as well. I pursued certification for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and have used this modality successfully for the past 10 years with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
It is so exciting to help people find meaning and validation. And it is a privilege to help them feel empowered as they discover their strengths and grow in their resilience and depth of insight.
EMDR
I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing which can be a powerful intervention for trauma, anxiety or depression, in combination with talk therapy. It has been my privilege to serve my clients with this intervention and hear the reports of the progress and changes that have taken place as a result.
Strength-Based
My goal is to help clients be empowered by recognizing and acknowledging their strengths. As a result, growth and confidence can flourish and will continue for a lifetime.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I have 10 years experience using mindfulness-based relapse prevention with clients. The benefits of mindfulness include improvement with mood, wellness, and resilience, as well as a decrease in anxiety and depression.
Psychodynamic
A psychodynamic approach is another effective tool as it helps clients reflect, understand and grow in insight. So much of what clients learn through psychodynamics is a validation and acknowledgement of their life's experiences.