I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Counselor Educator with a diverse range of experiences in the mental health field.  I have worked in a number of settings to include schools, community-based agencies, higher education, research, and private practice. Grounded in the belief that everyone has the potential to heal and grow, I work collaboratively and purposefully with clients to help them reach their goals.  I utilize a theoretically integrated approach to guide my work, drawing heavily from person-centered, dialectical-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused theories and techniques. What this means for clients is a highly personalized therapy experience in which interventions and goals are directly tailored to presenting needs.

I believe in the importance of therapeutic fit and find that therapy is most successful when clients feel both comfortable and challenged to grow in sessions. I know reaching out for help can be hard. It is my goal to help you feel safe, heard, and valued in our work together.

I am licensed by the Virginia Board of Counseling (LPC, Approved Clinical Supervisor) and have a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) from Postpartum Support International. I have specialized post-graduate training in cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, and maternal mental health. In addition to working in private practice, I am a core faculty member in Capella University's School of Social & Behavioral Sciences (Counselor Education) and also serve as the Program Coordinator for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.