LMFT, 10 years of experience
Have you labeled yourself as damaged goods, worthless, with low self-esteem or self-worth? Have you behaved or made decisions as someone living under those labels? Have you experienced trauma and have limited or no support? Are you someone dealing with mother or father wounds? Are you a parent struggling with meeting the demands of being a parent or feeling emotionally unbalanced? Find out how I can support you. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and nationally rostered Trauma Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapist. I have advocated in at-risk and inner-city populations for 10 years. I specialize in supporting individuals, children, and families who have experienced significant stressors or trauma. Your services with me is a team effort that utilizes a holistic wraparound approach with evidence-based treatments (EMDR, CPP, CBT, etc.) to further support your mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. You will be met where you are with empathy and understanding. As you begin to think about taking the necessary step to address your health needs, you may hear something talking you out of the possibilities that await you. I will name that voice, FEAR. I challenge you to take a stand against fear by reaching out to learn about the services available to meet your needs.
I offer a collaborative, compassionate space where you are met with empathy and respect. Together we’ll name the good, confront the bad, and dive into the ugly because the "ugly" often lies, insisting there’s no good left. By exposing that lie, we reclaim your strengths and shape goals that fit your unique needs. My care is trauma-informed and evidence-based, with safety as the top priority as we address mother and father wounds, trauma, parenting stress, and life transitions. Wherever you are in your healing journey, I will meet you there; supporting your journey toward healing and growth.
CBT, EMDR, Inner-child work, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Circle of Security Parenting, etc. Treatment methods and tools are dependent on your needs.
My specialty and niche is general family systems with significant work with trauma and stress impact on children 0-6 years of age. In my extensive work in community mental health, I always met my clients and families where they were; figuratively and literally. Whether it was in their car, my car, homeless shelter, mansion, apartment, domestic violence shelter, courthouse, park, etc. It didn't matter where we were, once our sessions started, we were in a safe space. I was persistent and diligent in being an advocate for and with the families I supported. My passion is exactly that: Being With! I have a significant history and gift of being with people in their moment of pain or emotional need.
My practice is the best fit for children, teens, parents, adults, and caregivers who feel stuck in patterns rooted in trauma, anxiety, family wounds, or parenting stress. Those who are ready to roll up their sleeves and create lasting change. I prioritize consistent clients who come with an open mind, a willingness to look at the good, the bad, and the “ugly,” and the commitment to carry insights and skill-building into life between sessions. Whether you’re a caregiver in the sandwich generation juggling your own parents’ needs while raising little ones, an adult untangling mother or father wounds, or a family seeking to strengthen connection, I’ll bring equal parts warmth and challenge. Our shared goal: transform pain into resilience, deepen self-worth, and restore hope within the entire family system.