About My Practice

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Mental Health Consultant, licensed in both Arizona and Virginia.

I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families. My background is in play therapy and parent support, from a variety of settings including in schools, private practice, and community mental health.

People come to counseling for a variety of reasons, anxiety, job stress, grief, parenting, a breakup, trauma, and so much more. Regardless of the reason, counseling can help one heal or overcome a difficulty in life.

Approach

I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, autism, trauma, behavioral concerns, intellectual disabilities, life-transitions, self-esteem, disordered eating, relationships, parenting, and family dynamics.

I use a strength-based approach in counseling, which helps clients discover what makes them special, and channel that toward learning healthy communication and coping skills. As a yoga instructor and former preschool teacher, I place a heavy emphasis on mindfulness and inner child reflection in my work to help clients learn, work through trauma, and uncover their feelings. Above all else, I take an eclectic approach to tailor my work to the needs of my clients, drawing from CBT, family systems, play therapy, person-centered, and psychodynamic practices.

Overall, creating an empathetic, trusting space where my clients can express themselves fully is fundamental to my work.

About Me

I grew up in the Phoenix area but spent ten years in cities along the east coast.
I love reading, crafting, hiking, snowboard, yoga, and baking!

Education and Training

Harris Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Training Institute:

Infant/Family Studies Certificate

University of Pennsylvania:

M.S.Ed. in Counseling and Mental Health Services

M.Phil.Ed. in Professional Counseling

Barnard College, Columbia University:

B.A. in Psychology

Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA)

Licensed Professional Counselor:

VA 0701012681

AZ LPC-123481

National Board for Certified Counselors

NCC 1735632

Lion’s Story Racial Literacy Trainer

AYTT Certified Yoga Instructor

Expertise