I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience providing evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy to adults seeking emotional stability, personal growth, and meaningful change. My work is grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), supporting clients in building emotional awareness, psychological flexibility, and resilience.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, and emotional dysregulation. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and integrative, combining talk therapy with hands-on, skills-based interventions that clients can actively practice both in and outside of session. Treatment focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, values-based decision-making, and healthier interpersonal functioning.
I believe therapy is most effective when it is structured, supportive, and empowering. I work closely with clients to identify treatment goals, increase emotional insight, and develop practical tools that help them manage overwhelming emotions, reduce reactivity, and respond more intentionally to life’s challenges. Clients often describe my style as direct, compassionate, and focused on real-world application.
My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, confident, and equipped to manage anxiety, stress, depression, and emotional dysregulation while fostering long-term stability and personal growth.
It's inspiring to see people thrive, especially when life presents challenges. Navigating tough times can feel overwhelming, and with the current global unrest, it's natural to question your path and place in the world. Coping with these pressures, whether they stem from emotional distress, anxiety, employment or relationship issues, or even trauma, is incredibly difficult. I'm here to help. Let's work together to transform your life experiences into a source of purpose and strength.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 16 years of experience dedicated to helping clients reprogram maladaptive ways of thinking, feeling, and acting. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies such as CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to support clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their mental health goals. I create a compassionate and collaborative environment, empowering individuals to find healing, resilience, and fulfillment in their lives.
I work with women who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, or disconnected from their sense of self. Many of the women I support struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s needs while neglecting their own.
Therapy with me is a space to slow down, gain clarity, and understand the patterns that keep showing up in your life. Together, we’ll work to strengthen your sense of self, improve communication and boundaries, and develop coping strategies that support long-term emotional well-being—not just short-term relief.
If you’re looking for support that goes beyond symptom management and helps you create meaningful, lasting change, you don’t have to do that work alone.
Hello! I am so glad you came across my profile; and that you are considering taking this very important step towards changing your life. I am a licensed clinical social worker, based in the Raleigh Durham area of North Carolina. I am licensed in North Carolina, Connecticut, Florida, and Texas. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and my graduate degree from the University of Georgia.
I have spent the majority of my career in healthcare settings and working with adults who are experiencing challenges with mental health. I help clients with long-term health conditions find effective coping skills as well as meaning and acceptance in their diagnosis. I have also worked with children who have a loved one facing a life-altering medical diagnosis.
My experience is not limited to working with individuals who are facing a medical diagnosis, as I also have worked extensively with clients facing depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, self-esteem issues, and end-of-life challenges. I view therapy as a collaboration, as you are the expert of your own life; we will work jointly to create a treatment that is both realistic and meaningful so that you can live a full and value-driven life!
I have a certificate to provide tobacco cessation counseling for individuals looking to live a smoke-free lifestyle.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a master's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Alcohol/Substance Abuse. I have been working in the mental health field for several years and have experience working adults and families who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, grief /loss, addiction, relationship concerns and other life experiences.
My experience varies in different settings, as l have provided individual therapy in community mental health agencies and treatment facilities. I am committed to helping individuals learn how to build healthier relationship with themselves and others. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and core beliefs. I am passionate about people and their struggle with the roller coaster of life.
I believe that each person has their own story that has shaped what they are currently experiencing. Through my work, l strive to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into how life has impacted them, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling. I utilize an eclectic approach that includes Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, with an eye toward how people can use their support system, community resources, mindfulness and newly learned skills to live the kind of life they envision for themselves.
Therapy comes in all shapes and sizes, but the bottom line is the same, Helping People Heal. l have a passion for healing and for putting clients first. If you are ready to take a step toward healing, I am here to guide, support and encourage you on this journey.
I look forward to working with you!