I am an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR therapist, and clinical social worker supporting people to process through trauma and maladaptive behavior patterns as they work toward the life they want for themselves. As someone’s therapist, I see the therapeutic relationship as a partnership that works best when both parties are engaged in the work. I practice consent-driven care and partner with those working to do the hard work, as we sort through things together. As a social worker, I recognize and acknowledge the politics and tensions that are often present in our lives both internally and externally.

I am supportive, engaging, and relational. I see my role as a partnership with the client, and am open and honest about the work required on the path to a healthier life.

Emotions are natural. Emotions are healthy. We can live healthy lives even after we experience tough things.

Credentials:

• Master of Social Work (MSW)

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of North Carolina

• EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDR = Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy)

• Trained in Pain Reprocessing Therapy

• Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Currently receiving training in Expressive Art Therapy

Therapy Approach:

There is a couch. You don’t have to lay on it unless you want to. Your session with me will be engaging, and probably at least somewhat entertaining. At first, sessions will involve a lot of history collecting on my part, as we work together to develop a therapeutic plan. If we decide EMDR Therapy, or DBT is the approach we take - expect there to be homework. You will most often leave sessions with tangible skills to practice in your day to day life. This is the best way to learn what serves you well, and what does not.