I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina. I work with children, families, and adult individuals facing life challenges. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, develop practical skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and down to earth. I believe meaningful change where conversations feel natural, supportive and free of judgement. I’m a compassionate listener who values genuine connection, and I believe humor - when appropriate- can be a powerful part of the healing process.
While I enjoy a conversational style, I also know that insight alone isn’t always enough. I provide practical strategies, concrete examples, and tools that can be applied to everyday life, helping you build skills and confidence beyond our sessions. My goal is to meet you where you are and work alongside you to create meaningful lasting change.
I have a special passion for working with families of children who experience challenging behaviors or difficulty managing big emotions. I believe parents are the experts in their children, and my role is to stand alongside them as a supportive partner. Together, we work to better understand what may be driving a child’s behavior, strengthen the parent-child relationship, and develop practical strategies to help children build emotional regulation, coping skills, and confidence both at home and in other settings.
Whether I’m working with children, parents, or adult individuals, my goal is to meet you where you are, build on your strengths, and help you create meaningful, lasting change.
Your first therapy session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a foundation of trust. We’ll spend time talking about what brings you to therapy, the challenges you’re facing, and what you hope to gain from our work together. I want to understand not only your concerns, but also your strengths, values, and the people and experiences that have shaped your story.
For parents and families, we’ll explore your child’s unique strengths, the behaviors or emotions that are creating challenges, and how those experiences are affecting your family. My goal is to partner with you - not place blame or judge parenting choices. Together, we’ll begin identifying practical strategies to support your child while strengthening your confidence and connection as a family.
Throughout the session, you can expect a relaxed, conversational approach where you are encouraged to ask questions, share openly, and move at a pace that feels comfortable. I’ll listen with compassion, offer support and perspective, and when appropriate, introduce practical tools or strategies that you can begin using in everyday life. My hope is that you’ll leave our first session feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the path ahead.
