I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and also a person who is interested in learning about and helping other people. I believe therapy should be a dynamic and collaborative process that focuses on meeting your individual needs and that honors you as a fellow human being. I work primarily from a developmental and trauma-informed perspective. It is healthy for us to continue to change and grow throughout our lives. With intention and care, we can move closer to being the person we know we are at our core. Being stuck–whether in a cycle of anxiety or depression, a harmful relationship, or in the impact of past trauma–is the source of most of what we call psychopathology. My role as your therapist is to help you identify barriers to your growth and to help you develop the tools you need to confidently step into the next phase of your life. My areas of clinical focus are anxiety, depression, trauma, and antagonistic relationship recovery. I also work with women experiencing life transitions and am interested in integrative nutritional therapy for mental health. I am trained in EMDR and offer this as a treatment modality if we both feel it is the best method to address your symptoms. I’ve lived in Hampton Roads since graduating from William and Mary in 2007. In addition to being a therapist, I am a RYT-200 yoga teacher, I love horses and dogs, and I’ve never met a houseplant I can’t make room for.