About Me
I decided to become a therapist because I wanted my work to be meaningful and for it to provide the opportunity to make a difference in the world. And I feel so honored to be here- having the opportunity to listen to other people’s stories and help them somewhere along their journey.
To me, one of the most important parts of therapy is having a genuine connection with my clients. I want to create a supportive space where you can express yourself freely without judgment. I want you to feel truly understood and valued. Primarily, I want to help you live a life that is truly meaningful to you.
Outside of therapy, you can find me teaching yoga, reading, eating out, spending time with my friends, being generally cozy, and playing with my two cats, Pumpernickel and Rye.
I understand that seeking therapy can be hard; opening up to another person is overwhelming. So congratulations for taking the first steps, and I’d love to hear your story.
My Approach
I take an individualized approach to the therapeutic journey. No single approach will fit all clients, and I try to make therapy a laid-back and fluid space. Therapy with me typically begins with exploring and connecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to identify where you’re at and what changes you’d like to make. Through bringing awareness to these things, we can identify what’s not serving you (and why) and then work towards a new way of existing. I also draw a lot of my work from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered (also known as Rogerian Therapy), and Internal Family Systems.
Populations I serve
In my practice, I use person-centered techniques that can effectively address a wide range of mental health issues. That said, my particular interests include working with life transitions, generalized anxiety disorder, college and career issues, and parenting burn-out. I also have comprehensive experience working with phobias, other anxiety disorders (social anxiety, performance, panic disorder, etc.) depressive disorders, relationship issues, ADHD, perinatal/postpartum issues, excessive stress, and grief issues.
Background
Before becoming a therapist, I graduated from Towson University cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minor in Family Studies. After this, I received my Masters of Science in Clinical Professional Counseling from Loyola University Maryland. During my academic journey, I engaged in extracurricular research on relationship violence, facilitated ACT-based group therapy, worked at a specialized school for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, and traveled to New Zealand to explore mental health of indigenous populations. I am also extensively trained in mindfulness techniques through being a 200-hour registered yoga teacher.