and in such a unique capacity. I feel honored routinely by my clients and the ability to do my favorite activity on a daily basis… listening! That’s truly what I love the most about my profession – the opportunity to create an individualized sanctuary where each person feels heard, respected, and valued. 

Throughout my education and training as a psychotherapist, one line has always stuck with me: “The therapy space is a microcosm of the outside world… and it’s a powerful one!” I take this sentiment to heart in every session and emphasize the development of skills that can be utilized in the “real world.” 

In our work together, we will establish collaborative goals, reflect, sort through all of that mental clutter, and actively problem-solve the areas of life that are regularly tripping you up. In our sessions, we will carefully and thoughtfully create action plans for you to execute in between meetings. Therapy can sometimes involve trial and error, so we will find what works and fits your situation. I strive to meet each and every client where they are, which means that our time together is dynamic and not restricted to rigid interventions and techniques.

I take an integrative approach and incorporate techniques from several therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-focused Therapy. In short, you can expect to become intimately aware of yourself and better understand your triggers, your body, your cognitions, and the cycles that keep you in the grips of anxiety, stress, unhappiness, or hopelessness. Further, I aim to empower you through psychoeducation. I find it to be an essential and critical part of therapy, so you can anticipate seeing a slew of informational handouts, book suggestions, and/or podcast recommendations. After all, “power is knowledge,” and my goal is for you to leave our sessions feeling more prepared and confident than when you arrived! 

On occasion, our sessions may just be a space to sit, be still, and breathe because maybe your day or week hasn’t allowed for that. All parts of your humanness are welcomed! 

While I cherish every hour spent in my office, this midwesterner loves taking advantage of the beautiful outdoors and the sunshine North Carolina has to offer. In my spare time, you can most often find me cuddling my very spoiled Aussiedoodle, tending to my plants, gushing over podcasts, and backpacking or hiking any nearby trail.