About Me
Thank you for taking the time to learn about my background. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a strong and diverse clinical foundation. As a social worker, I bring a holistic, systems-based perspective to therapy, considering not just symptoms, but the broader social, cultural, and environmental factors which shape each person’s experience. My work experience spans from hospital-based acute inpatient mental health units, to a mental health crisis team, an outpatient mental health team at Veterans Affairs, and as a psychotherapist in my private practice. These experiences, and the training that accompanied them, have deepened my understanding of human resilience, particularly during overwhelming and vulnerable moments, and have made this work an immensely fulfilling career.
I hold a BA from North Carolina State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Following graduate school, I completed a certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Chronic Pain and became trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), deepening my understanding of the mind-body connection and broadening my knowledge of holistic, trauma-informed care. Additionally, I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), supporting new and expectant mothers through birth trauma, postpartum anxiety and depression, and the emotional challenges of parenthood.
I’ve had the privilege of training with some of the leading experts in psychotherapy, which has informed and enriched my clinical approach, through which I provide compassionate, whole-person care, addressing both emotional and physical well-being. My education and clinical background allow me to draw from complementary theoretical frameworks and implement effective, evidence-based practice, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
Outside of my work, I find joy in cooking (especially things from my vegetable garden), reading, and hiking with my fiancé and our two dogs.
Education & Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – North Carolina & South Carolina Telehealth Provider (TLS 1515 CP)
- Master of Social Work (MSW) – University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) – North Carolina State University
- Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- EMDR Trained Therapist – EMDRIA-Approved Training
- Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) – Postpartum Support International
