Unique Sellers
I’m a licensed clinical social worker who believes therapy works best when it feels safe, honest, and collaborative. I bring experience from community mental health, forensic settings, and private practice, and I show up as a real person—not a blank slate.
I bring experience from community mental health, forensic settings, and private practice, and I show up as a real person—not a blank slate.
I work to create a space where clients feel understood, challenged when needed, and supported as they work toward meaningful, lasting change.
First session
The first session is focused on helping you feel comfortable while also getting clear on what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about your goals, current concerns, and any background that feels important to share. I take a warm, straightforward approach—listening closely, asking thoughtful questions, and offering practical guidance without pressure or judgment.
Strengths
My greatest strengths include building strong, trusting relationships while keeping therapy grounded and purposeful. I balance warmth with honesty and help clients move from insight to action in realistic ways. Clients often appreciate my ability to offer clarity, structure, and practical tools while still creating a supportive and non-judgmental space.
Ideal clients
I support people who are high-functioning yet feel overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many are navigating demanding careers, relationships, or major life transitions and want practical tools they can actually use. They are ready to gain clarity, improve communication, and build healthier coping strategies that lead to more balanced, intentional, and fulfilling lives.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT helps clients learn how to relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate them. In my practice, I use ACT to support clients in building psychological flexibility—learning how to sit with discomfort while still taking action aligned with their values. Sessions are practical, reflective, and focused on helping clients live more fully, even when life feels hard.
Christian Counseling
When clients desire faith-integrated therapy, I incorporate Christian counseling in a way that is respectful, grounded, and client-led. This may include exploring how faith, spirituality, and values influence coping, decision-making, and healing. My approach honors both clinical best practices and the client’s spiritual beliefs without judgment or pressure.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns and work on developing more balanced, realistic ways of responding to life stressors. This approach is structured and skills-based, giving clients tools they can use both inside and outside of sessions.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients move forward without spending endless time revisiting the past. We focus on what’s already working, identify small but meaningful changes, and build practical strategies to address current challenges. This approach is especially helpful when clients want clarity, momentum, and real-life solutions in a relatively short amount of time.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- District of ColumbiaLicense LC200001827
- MarylandLicense 22035
- VirginiaLicense 0904017724