I hold a Master of Social Work degree from Boston College and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Spanish from Roanoke College.

Throughout my career, I have pursued extensive professional training to enhance my therapeutic capabilities. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Perinatal Mental Health, Seeking Safety, Alternatives for Families CBT, Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I previously obtained the Virginia Infant Mental Health Certification Level III. In 2021 I received specialized training in EMDR and perinatal mental health to further expand my skill in addressing complex trauma and mental health challenges that are faced by women.

I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including in private practice, primary care and community mental health.  Previously, I worked as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Carilion Clinic, where I provided comprehensive therapy and case management, conducted intake assessments, and led trauma-informed groups utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. I coordinated care for pregnant women struggling with addiction and handled complex clinical cases. I am uniquely trained to provide women with the highest quality trauma therapy services.  Providing EMDR Intensives offers me the opportunity to focus my attention on one client at a time and provide superior care.

I specialize in working with women of all ages to address past traumas that are preventing them from living the life they want.  As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am focused on offering you an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals.  We will work together to identify and explore the traumas that have created thoughts, feelings and behaviors that aren’t working for you anymore.  We will unpack and challenge negative core beliefs that were developed or reinforced by the big and small traumas you have experienced, and we will tap into your resilience.

Emotional safety is my top priority.  I will show up as my authentic self so that you feel safe to do so as well.   I am genuinely invested in everyone I work with.  I believe that EMDR is one of the quickest and most effective ways to address past traumas and reduce symptoms.  By offering clients the EMDR Intensive format my goal is to accelerate healing.  EMDR Intensives are efficient and cut out the week to week wait for the next therapy session and decrease time spent “checking-in”.  Signing up for an EMDR Intensive is a brave choice and it is one of which you are worthy.  Let go of the parts of the past that are holding you back and take a step towards the life you want.