You’re committed to serving others.
I’m committed to serving you.
My life’s work is helping others do theirs.
We’re all driven by a unique purpose in life, but you and I both know the journey to accomplishing that purpose is not straight or smooth or even remotely clear sometimes. I work with deep, insightful people who are experiencing a disconnect: where stress, anxiety, or overwhelm is causing them to feel out of alignment with who they truly are. In therapy, we focus on more than just getting better. We work on going deeper, in order to emerge with a greater understanding of who you are and what you offer the world.
As your therapist, I will be your champion and your advocate.
I’ll also challenge you to be your best self. I will never shy away from sharing my own experiences or mistakes if you can benefit from them, and, above all, I am willing to get into — and sit in — the “uncomfortable” right alongside you.
Counseling is about learning to be a human in relationship with others. With me, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental space to practice that.
My goal is that you leave every session with me feeling that your time was productive and well spent. This will look different every week — therapy doesn’t have to be a rigid step-by-step process — from simply processing the events of the past week to diving more deeply in past experiences or using exercises to cultivate a new skill to use in your day-to-day life.
My Guiding Principles
Vulnerability
Offering my own life examples when applicable and always owning my mistakes.
Authenticity
Fostering a genuine, non-stuffy relationship with you in which no word or subject is off limits.
Honesty
Being direct with you, even when it’s uncomfortable. Providing 100% transparency in our relationship.
Modeling
Serving as an example of a healthy relationship and providing space for practicing new skills.
Examination
Refusing to overlook details: examining the words, postures, and beliefs that are preventing progress.
Growth
Committing to my own education and growth in order to better support you in yours.
Education
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts, English - 1996
Master’s of Social Work - 2006
Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
VA license - 0904008279
Modalities
Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
