Specialities
I support children, teens, adults, and couples who may be navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns. My work is trauma-informed, affirming, and tailored to the unique strengths, identities, and goals of each client.
Some of the concerns I commonly help clients address include:
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Neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism)
I provide compassionate, affirming support for neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan.
Whether you're newly diagnosed, exploring your identity, or seeking strategies for executive functioning, emotional regulation, or sensory challenges, therapy can help. I also support parents of neurodivergent children and teens, offering tools to navigate overwhelm, foster connection, and advocate for school or workplace accommodations.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Anxiety
I work with individuals experiencing intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and perfectionistic patterns using evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Together, we’ll create a safe, structured space to reduce distress and build confidence in managing uncertainty.
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Substance Use Recovery
I offer nonjudgmental support for individuals in all stages of recovery, including those navigating co-occurring mental health challenges or seeking deeper healing around codependency, trauma, and family dynamics.
My background in addiction treatment informs a respectful, person-centered approach that honors each client’s path.
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Women’s Issues
I support women navigating identity, burnout, anxiety, reproductive mental health, and life transitions such as motherhood, loss, or career changes.
My approach affirms your values, boundaries, and voice, helping you move through self-doubt and into deeper alignment with your needs and priorities. I have a special interest in holistic well-being and often recommend medical evaluations to explore potential hormone-related concerns as part of a comprehensive care approach.
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Interpersonal Issues
I support clients navigating challenges in their relationships—with partners, family members, friends, or coworkers.
Whether you're experiencing conflict, struggling with boundaries, feeling disconnected, or carrying patterns from past relationships, therapy can help you develop greater clarity, confidence, and communication skills. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way of healthy connection and support you in building more authentic, balanced relationships.
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Couples Counseling
I work with couples to strengthen connection, communication, and intimacy.
Whether you're preparing for marriage, parenting together, managing conflict, or feeling disconnected, I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and my training as a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator to help you build a more resilient, satisfying relationship. I support couples in identifying their strengths and exploring areas for growth to foster deeper understanding and lasting connection.
My Qualifications
Licensure
I am licensed as a Supervisee in Social Work by the Commonwealth of Virginia (VA 0906015421) and provide therapy under the clinical supervision of Hannah G. Lindsay, LCSW (VA 0904008268). I am currently accruing 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience toward full licensure. In addition, I completed 900 hours of supervised clinical training as part of my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
Affiliations
Member National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Member International OCF Foundation (IOCDF)
Trainings and Certifications
In addition to the courses and certifications listed below, I regularly participate in trainings, seminars, peer consultation groups, and review peer-reviewed research to stay informed and uphold the ethical standards of competence and ongoing professional development in social work practice.
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria Skill Building Training
Anxiety Institute Foundations: ERP Fundamentals in ODC Treatment
Anxiety Institute Building Blocks: Intermediate ERP Training for OCD Treatment
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), 2-day training
Certified Financial Social Worker (In Progress)
Mason Community-Academic Partnerships in Behavioral Health (CAP-BH) Program: Trauma Informed Care, DBT, and MI Training
Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
TEAM-CBT Level 1 Certification
Therapeutic Approaches
You might be wondering what all these acronyms mean—it can definitely feel like alphabet soup! Below are brief descriptions of some of the therapeutic approaches that inform how I work with clients in session.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): Focuses on identifying and shifting negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mood and functioning.
CCPT (Child-Centered Play Therapy): A therapy approach for children that uses play as the primary language for expression, emotional processing, and healing.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): Teaches skills to manage emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships—often used with high emotional sensitivity or impulsivity.
EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy): A couples therapy that helps partners identify emotional needs and attachment patterns, fostering deeper connection and secure bonds.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention): A CBT-based approach used for OCD that helps people face fears without engaging in compulsions.
Family Systems Therapy: Looks at the family as an interconnected emotional unit, aiming to improve patterns and dynamics within the whole family.
Gottman Method: A research-based couples therapy focusing on building healthy communication, managing conflict, and increasing emotional intimacy.
IFS (Internal Family Systems): Helps individuals explore different “parts” of themselves (like inner critics or wounded parts) and fosters healing through self-leadership.
Imago Therapy: A couples therapy that helps partners understand each other's core emotional needs, often rooted in childhood, and use that awareness to deepen empathy and connection.
Motivational Interviewing (MI): A collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication that helps clients resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change.
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC): An approach that recognizes the impact of trauma and prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment to support healing and avoid retraumatization.