I am a seasoned therapist who has been working in the field since 2002. I had many difficult jobs at the beginning of my career prior to obtaining my master’s degree in 2014. During that time, I started to notice the systemic barriers that prevented clients from benefiting from therapy, and I wanted to remedy that. I found that while I could not break these barriers, I could go around them within the client’s comfort zone. This included being nonjudgmental and curious, using humor for levity, and providing hope that the client can heal. Overall, my past experiences shaped the therapist I am today, and I still use the skills I learned then. I genuinely care about my clients and am invested in helping them achieve their goals. I consider myself a partner on my client’s therapeutic journey.

The services I am trained to offer include EMDR with Light Bar and Paddles and Psychotherapy. I chose to be an EMDR therapist because its power is remarkable. I enjoy seeing people heal and become unburdened from past trauma. Sometimes, people just need to talk it out. We provide other interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused therapy, symptom management, life skills, and coping skills, all with an overall humanistic approach.

The following are my qualifications:

EMDRIA trained clinician 2016

Licensed as LCSW in 2016

Masters in Social work 2014

B.A Human Services 2001