available in person and virtual
licensed in Virginia, New York
trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and I-CBT therapy
Ages 12 and up
Specialize in anxiety, OCD, trauma, life transitions and grief counseling
Masters in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000
LCSW since 2006
I help people who feel like their anxiety has taken over their life find a way to take control back and find balance. Being human is hard. It’s messy and emotional and there’s no instruction manual. If you are reading this, then there’s a good chance that it’s gotten really hard for you or for someone that you care about.
You could be worried about your teenager figuring out who they are in high school. Maybe you are stuck in that in-between of adolescence and adulthood and trying to take those next steps feels overwhelming. Or you carry the weight of an old relationship and can’t seem to move forward. Perhaps you are trapped by panic and fear… of something new, of talking to people, of making a phone call, of germs or of losing your breath to panic. Or maybe the memories of past trauma haunt you in the present. Maybe you are trying to parent after a traumatic childhood and feel a little lost.
Whatever brings you here, you took that first difficult step. Now I’m ready to take the next one with you. I believe in fostering an environment of trust, empathy, and mutual respect. Through cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapy, I empower individuals and families to rewrite their narratives, fostering resilience, and unlocking their innate potential for growth. With the aid of EMDR, I guide my clients toward processing trauma, facilitating profound healing, and ultimately paving the way for renewed hope and a deeper understanding of self.
