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I believe mental wellness is deeply personal. As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer individualized, evidence-based care designed to support your unique journey. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered to rediscover your inner glow.

My approach is holistic and collaborative. I take time to understand your experiences and develop a personalized treatment plan that may include therapy, medication management, lifestyle guidance, or education. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, and mood disorders — with a strong commitment to cultural sensitivity and psychological safety.

My style is warm, non-judgmental, respectful, and focused on building trust and clarity. we go at your speed and things should always be comfortable for you during visit.

At Glow Mind Care, you're not just receiving care — you're forming a partnership for lasting mental wellness.

Reaching out can be hard and I am here to help begin the process of healing and being there to help us become a better you. My goal and desire is to help teach you and provide you the essentials to overcome your obstacles. When life gets overwhelming at times, we forget to take care of ourselves. Depression and anxiety does not have to be a part of your everyday life.

My path to becoming a therapist is rooted in lived experience. Claiming joy and authenticity—as a sober, trans, kinky, non-monogamous, bisexual person—has taken time, intention, and community. I’ve moved through fear, people-pleasing, relapse, and grief, and found healing in therapy and holistic recovery spaces that reminded me who I was when I couldn’t see it myself.

I believe we’re all doing our best with the tools we have, and that therapy can offer space to build new ones—tools for feeling more, hiding less, and showing up in ways that feel true. My style is collaborative, steady, and grounded in care that doesn’t shy away from depth.

I earned my MSW from Columbia University in 2015 and began my career in home-based family therapy at NY Foundling. I later supported LGBTQIA+ youth at the LGBT Center and joined Dulcinea Pitagora’s group practice before founding my own. I continue to offer clinical supervision to social work interns at the LGBT Center.

After 11 years in NYC, I moved to the Hudson Valley to live among trees, rescue dogs, and small-town queer community. Outside of session, I’m often on a trail, on my yoga mat, or watching the birds from my porch.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Boone, North Carolina. I received two master's degrees from Appalachian state University. One is in marriage and family therapy and the other is in music therapy. In addition, I have certifications in addiction counseling as well as systemic multicultural counseling. I am currently enrolled in the Gottman training for couples counseling.

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with over 16 years of experience. I have helped individuals enhance their lifestyles and feel confident resolving problems, improving relationships, and communication skills. I've also helped individuals who struggled with substance abuse and unhealthy relationships. I offer bilingual (English/ Spanish) as well as in-person and online.

I have been practicing as a licensed therapist for 10 years and specialize in helping people reclaim their lives by healing from the pain of trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am trained as a clinical mental health counselor with additional specializations in play therapy and trauma focused work. I work with all populations from preteen into adulthood.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe that working towards solutions is key to finding happiness in life. I have been practicing for eight years mostly with children and families within the foster care system, but have recently focused on helping the adult and geriatric population who are struggling with making meaningful changes in their lives.