Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) | Trauma-Informed | ACT, CBT & DBT | Culturally Responsive, Identity-Affirming Care
Dedicated to guiding you through life's transitions with empathy and expertise.
I provide virtual mental health counseling for young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and personal growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, therapy can be a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
My approach is collaborative, holistic, and grounded in evidence-based practices that help clients better understand themselves, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns with curiosity and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.I strive to create an affirming and culturally responsive space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected. I have a particular interest in supporting Black women, women of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and others navigating identity-related concerns, experiences of marginalization, or major life transitions, while welcoming clients from all backgrounds seeking support, healing, and growth.
About Me
My professional background spans clinical mental health counseling, intensive outpatient treatment, neuroscience research, autism services, psychoeducation, and behavioral health support. I currently provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across Maryland and Washington, DC. My clinical experience includes comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and psychoeducational group facilitation.
I have worked with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma-related concerns, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, personality-related concerns, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, emotional dysregulation, psychotic-spectrum conditions, substance use concerns, and major life transitions. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as a Psychiatry and Neuroscience Research Fellow at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, where I contributed to research examining sleep, stress, fatigue, cognitive performance, and behavioral health. This experience strengthened my understanding of the relationship between brain function, behavior, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. My interdisciplinary background allows me to integrate psychological, behavioral, social, cultural, and biological perspectives when helping clients better understand themselves and navigate life's challenges.
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
Licensed to provide mental health counseling under clinical supervision in:
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Maryland
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District of Columbia
Virtual Therapy Available
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Somatic-Informed Interventions
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Narrative Therapy
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Exposure-Based Interventions
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Trauma-Informed Care
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Mindfulness-Based Strategies
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Communication and Skills-Based Interventions
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Anxiety & Depression
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Communication & Healthy Boundaries
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Mind-Body Wellness & Somatic Approaches
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Communication & Healthy Boundaries
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Social Skills & Interpersonal Effectiveness
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Relationship Challenges
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Identity Development & Self-Discovery
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Life & Role Transitions
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Burnout & Caregiver Stress
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Self-Esteem & Personal Growth
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Career & Educational Transitions
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Emotional Regulation
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Women's Mental Health & Identity Beyond Motherhood
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Military Reintegration & Identity After Service
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Trauma & Stress-Related Concern
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Grief & Loss
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Women
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Young Adults
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Adults
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Military Members, Veterans & Military Families
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BIPOC Individuals
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LGBTQ+ Affirming
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Professionals & Emerging Leaders
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Couples
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Families
Northwestern University
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Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling
Case Western Reserve University
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Master of Arts (M.A.), Cognitive Linguistics
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cognitive Science (Pre-Med Track)
Cleveland Institute of Music
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music
My practice is grounded in rigorous training and a deep commitment to ethical, affirming care. I’m an active member of the American Counseling Association and aligned with its leading divisions:
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ACSSW – Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness
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AMCD – Multicultural Counseling and Development
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IARTC – Resilience and Trauma Counseling
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SAIGE – Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities
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- Recognizing Emotional Triggers & Reactivity PatternsWed, Jul 15Virtual Event
- Communicating Needs Without Guilt or Over-ExplainingSat, Jul 18Virtual Event
- Anger Toward Self: Understanding Guilt, Shame & Self-CriticismSat, Jul 18Virtual Event
- Social Media & the Nervous System: Understanding Digital OverstimulationSun, Jul 19Virtual Event
- Calming the Overactive Mind: Managing Rumination & Mental OverloadSun, Jul 19Virtual Event
- Building Emotional Resilience: Adapting to Stress & ChangeSat, Aug 01Virtual Event
- Rebuilding After Burnout: Restoring Energy & MotivationSat, Aug 01Virtual Event
- Social Media & Mental Health: Protecting Your Peace OnlineSat, Aug 01Virtual Event
- Recognizing Cognitive Distortions in Everyday ThinkingWed, Aug 19Virtual Event
- Strengthening Stress Tolerance: Building Emotional EnduranceFri, Aug 21Virtual Event
- Repairing Conflict: Responding Instead of ReactingSat, Aug 29Virtual Event
- Healthy Expression of Anger: Communication Without EscalationSat, Aug 29Virtual Event
- Emotional Boundaries vs Emotional WallsSat, Aug 29Virtual Event
- Anger Without Shame: Understanding & Regulating Intense EmotionsSun, Aug 30Virtual Event
- Self-Validation: Reducing the Need for External ApprovalSun, Aug 30Virtual Event
- Pause Before You React: Tools for Emotional RegulationWed, Sep 02Virtual Event
- Regulating the Nervous System: A Somatic ApproachSat, Sep 05Virtual Event
- Breathwork for Anxiety & Emotional RegulationSat, Sep 05Virtual Event