It takes so much courage to be vulnerable & face the many issues we encounter throughout our lives. Taking the first step to engage in therapy is a win & I am so proud of you for making that initial decision! Situations, people, conflicts, trauma, stress -- can sometimes seem daunting, out of our control, or difficult to resolve. The hardships we go through may force us to neglect ourselves which can result in anger, anxiety, depression, & more. Therapy is a safe & protected space where you can express your feelings, explore changes you want for yourself or want in your relationships. In therapy we can learn tools & coping skills to help you live more freely & positively in your day to day life. Together we can work collaboratively to identify & harness the resilience & strengths you already have. YOU are the expert on you & we can work together to help you move towards healing & growth.
I am licensed in Virginia (LCSW) with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress & anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief & loss, & motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, & compassion.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
VA LCSW 0904015107