Licensed Professional Counselor
Pronouns: She/They
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I hold degrees from New York University in Trauma Studies (2010), Columbia University in Education (2014), and William and Mary in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2022). In therapy and beyond, I believe in the power of self-expression to help us grow and thrive.
Prior to working as a counselor based in Richmond, VA, I worked as a special education teacher in New York City public schools. My work as a teacher deeply informs my work as a therapist. I believe that neurodiversity is a fundamental part of life. Even as we work toward self-improvement, we can all benefit from bringing more acceptance to our own minds. I enjoy working with a wide range of clients, including teens, young adults and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My clinical areas of interest include anxiety, post-traumatic stress, gender dysphoria, and challenging life transitions. I have special interests in cultural identity, creativity, and spirituality.
I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including trauma-informed CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and work to tailor my approach to the client’s unique needs. My therapeutic philosophy is informed by the idea that life is ever-changing. In order to live with more freedom, we can find ways to embrace both change and self-acceptance.