I know what it's like to struggle.  To feel overwhelmed by life's demands, and want to completely shut down.  Life on its own is not easy.  Throw in perfectionism, stress, fear of failure, high sensitivity, and/or a history of trauma and sometimes it just feels unbearable.  If you can relate to this at all, you've come to the right place.  My role as your therapist is to sit through all of it with you, help you learn to regulate your thoughts and emotions, and go deeper if necessary, to process what you've been through in the past.  Most importantly, it is my goal that when you walk through my door and express your deepest feelings, that you feel SEEN, HEARD, and VALIDATED.  If I have not accomplished this, then I have not done my job.  You should leave every session feeling that you've had a safe space to lay your burdens down, even if it's just for a moment.  My clients often tell me that they have never felt more comfortable with another therapist...and this is what I strive for in my work everyday.  

As for my background, I was a high school teacher before I became a therapist.  I've worked for 8 years as a therapist, and have seen many teen girls, and women of all ages who've had various life experiences.  I'm specifically trained to work with trauma, and I love to incorporate creativity in my sessions (art, music, writing).

Finally, I am a regular human :).  I am a mother to a baby girl, I'm a partner, and I try to be a good friend.  I enjoy being creative, hanging with my family, listening to good music, eating good food, and every now and then, binge-watching a good show. I am also a person of color (black), and I try to be a safe haven for other folks of color and the LGBTQIA+ community.  I would love to share more with you, so please don't hesitate to reach out!  Please see below for a list of my specialities/services, or hit the "contact" button to get in touch.  Can't wait to hear from you :).