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Hello & welcome! I am an integrative trauma therapist and I specialize in helping clients heal from complex trauma, single-incident trauma, relational trauma, and significant life transitions. I am trained in several modalities (EMDR, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, Somatic Therapy) to help clients heal in a way that honors their mind, body, and soul.

My style is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized to each client, with an emphasis on safety, insight, and emotional capacity-building. I strive to create a grounded, supportive space where clients can deepen self-understanding and move towards more connected, authentic lives.

A client comes in to see her therapist and is 10 minutes late. She sits down and apologizes for her tardiness, to which the therapist replies that no apologies are necessary as clients are only late for their first session.

The vignette illustrates something that I see in clients repeatedly who come into my office. Many should have come in at least a year or two ago but for some reason think that the problems they experience are still manageable.

While I admire the will of many of those who still manage life like the proverbial Dutch Boy and the dike, I believe that asking for help is a strength of its own. In therapy, I come from the perspective of someone that had to receive help at various times in my life. I've also had a meandering career path, meaning that I've worked in several fields and industries prior to becoming a therapist and have been able to do ground-level empathizing with people who work in blue and white-collar professions.

I have been working as a licensed clinical social worker for over 25 years. I meet each client where they are at. I have a non-judgmental, caring and empathetic approach when working with clients. I look forward to meeting and working with all those who want to change/understand their unique situations.

I am a psychotherapist originally educated as a social worker. I have been practicing since 1994 and have explored Jungian therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy and have completed Parts I and II of EMDR training.

Trauma & Maternal Mental Health Specialist | EMDR Practitioner

I bring over 11 years of post-licensure experience across a diverse range of clinical settings, including community mental health, intensive home-based counseling, outpatient clinics, and school systems. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), a Master's degree in Community Counseling, and a Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision from Argosy University. This extensive background allows me to blend deep academic insight with real-world, compassionate, and evidence-based care.

Difficult feelings can be a doorway for personal growth. Living in modern society with it's many stressors, it is easy to lose connection with what gives us fulfillment. Relationships may fall apart, anxiety may plague us more hours than not, or we may just feel " stuck" and not living up to our full potential. Therapy can help. Although taking the first step to enter therapy can be anxiety provoking, the inner rewards of the experience can be well worth it.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Maryland and California with 16 years experience working with adults and adolescents.