I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I moved to Charlottesville from Atlanta, GA. I have training and experience working with all ages, but have a special interest in working with teenagers and adults.
I have previously worked in Emergency Rooms and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which has given me significant experience helping people through traumatic events. I have learned how to de-escalate difficult situations and help families work through life-changing events.
While a lot of my experience is trauma related, I believe that talking about the past is only helpful when there is a good reason to believe that it will lead to change in the present and future. I help my clients better understand what is happening now, what is keeping their problems going, and what they might do to create a better life. I use evidence-based practice to guide my decisions and collaborate with clients to figure out a plan that works best.
I like to use humor and keep it light (when appropriate) because therapy can be stressful at times. We can take it as slowly as you need, or we can attack the problem head-on. I’m here to follow your lead and help you as much as I can.
If you would like to meet for counseling or a consultation please complete our new client contact form to set up an appointment. I look forward to meeting you.
My specialties:
– Anxiety
– Depression
– Panic Attacks
– Trauma
– Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)