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“your soul is inflamed. good. pay attention. find water. come inside.” - Nayyirah Waheed

If you’re anything like me, when you’re looking for a therapist what you really want to know is: 1) Does this person actually know what they’re doing?, and 2) Will I like working with them?  I’ll do my best to answer these questions here, but please take advantage of my free 15 minute phone consultation!  My website can only say so much about me as a therapist.  I’d love nothing more than to talk with you, so that you can figure out if I’m the best fit for you.

Do I know what I’m doing?  Yes!  I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing in a clinical capacity for close to 20 years. Throughout this time, I have been privileged to work in many settings including community mental health, schools, and in private practice.  I am trained in and draw from a variety of approaches including Psychodynamic, Mindfulness based practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  I am certified in perinatal mental health and EMDR (with a specific focus on the perinatal population).  While these approaches and certifications matter, what’s most important in our work together is you - because that is what therapy is really about.

During my clinical career I have worked with women as they navigate many of their varying roles - whether it was a mom of a child or teenager I was working with, or an individual client.  Throughout all of this experience I developed a passion for working with women, and helping them find the healing, growth, and change they desire.  As a woman and mother, I understand the unique challenges we face.  I like that when working with women not only can I offer my clinical skills, but I can also relate on a personal level.  Women face so much pressure, both internally and externally, and I know what that’s like.  That being said, your story and experiences are uniquely your own, and I will honor that as we enter this journey together.  

Will you like working with me?  I hope so!  I will offer you a warm and non-judgmental space where we can collaboratively work towards your goals.  It is a joy and privilege to help my clients become their most authentic selves, better able to more fully engage in a fulfilling life that they have cultivated.