Let's be real, life can be a bit heavy to deal with on your own. But here, you are welcome to be your full authentic self. You can just be you – no need to pretend you have it all figured out or to apologize for feeling overwhelmed. If you're seeking someone to sit with you through it all, to help you navigate your emotions, identity, and experiences, I'm here for you, especially if you're dealing with trauma. I believe in a strength-based approach to working together to shape your therapeutic experience. Your counseling journey will be all about you – your needs, your interests, your goals.

As a therapist who works across ages and developmental levels, I enjoy incorporating creativity and using nature, art, and play as a way to open communication and connection. My therapeutic approach is a bit like me: eclectic, blending person-centered, solution-focused, and narrative therapy into incorporating mindfulness, restorative practices, and trauma-informed techniques into your daily life. The journey will always be centered on finding what works best for you. So, welcome. Let's figure this out together.

My Experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. I received my Master’s in Counseling from North Carolina State University, and I received my Bachelors in Anthropology with a minor in Social and Economic Justice from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to working at Solace, I am an elementary school counselor supporting young students as they build emotional awareness, coping skills, social skills and resiliency skills. I work with children (8+), adolescents, and adults of all ages as they begin or continue the journey to build coping skills and to better understand their sense of self in connection to the world around them.

When I’m not in therapist mode, I’m...

gardening, hiking, watching soccer, competing with unnecessary intensity in casual games of ping pong or dominoes, hanging out with loved ones, cooking, and chasing my toddler