I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience working in social work and mental health in a variety of roles. While most of my training and experience has been in outpatient psychotherapy I have also worked in education Pre-K through 12, universities, and research settings. The research team I was part of in graduate school studied social work interventions for relational aggression and workplace bullying among working women an area I was passionate about working in. I draw on my personal life experiences, professional practice and research to inform my unique approach to connecting with and providing services to clients.

I grew up as a United Methodist minister’s child, an upbringing that shaped my desire to become a social worker and gave me an opportunity to live in a variety of towns and communities across North Carolina from the foothills to the coast. I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from East Carolina University, Go Pirates!

I’ve served on school evaluation teams for eligibility processes for both 504 and IDEA. I throughly enjoyed advocating for students and families to get the support services they needed to succeed unschool. I also worked as a truancy specialist and court representative. In those roles I partnered closely with families to address a variety of barriers to attendance and to create individualized paths to educational success. That experience shaped how I think about systems, advocacy, and practical supports for students and families.

Who I help

• Professionals and students facing burnout

• Parents juggling work, caregiving for high-needs children, and other responsibilities

• People living with ADHD who want to improve executive functioning, time management, and self-advocacy

• High-achieving students and professionals who want more energy, clearer priorities, and less stress

How I work

• Collaborative and transparent: I orient therapy as a partnership and explain options so we can choose what’s most likely to work for you.

• Evidence-based and pragmatic: I use interventions shown to improve mental health symptoms of anxiety, depression, unwanted habits, executive functioning, organization, communication, and stress management.

• Tailored and flexible: I draw from multiple therapeutic modalities and adapt techniques to fit each person’s goals, strengths, and context. I am available to work in office, in your home, or attend meetings at your child’s school when and if appropriate.

What I bring

• A dedication to high quality personalized care.

• Over a decade of social work intervention and therapy practice.

• Practical, systems based and whole person perspective

• Research informed theraputic skills that I integrate ethically and intentionally so you can feel confident in working with me and have clear expectations on what you will get out of it.

• Theraputic focus on prioritizing tangible skills, time management, boundary-setting, communication, and self-advocacy that produce meaningful, lasting change

• I have been trained in Trauma Focused CBT and hold a certification as a level 2 TEAM CBT therapist.

• A sense of humor

If you’re looking for a therapist who understands both the demands of professional and/or academic life and the realities of caregiving and parenting, I offer a straightforward, collaborative approach to help you build a life that feels less overwhelming freeing you up to live a life that is more vibrant and engaged.

In my free time enjoy being at home and taking short trips to the beach or mountains where I can get some natural stress relief and recreation. I also enjoy playing mahjong, tennis, pickle ball and have been known as the family champion in ping pong. I’m an active member of my local church and participate in several community groups focused on outreach and connection.