About

As a trauma informed clinician, my therapeutic approach is both insight oriented and geared towards promoting personal awareness, resilience and growth. In collaboration with my clients I work towards facilitating and supporting behavioral change utilizing an integrative approach based on my client's needs, strengths, and goals. My approach draws from and applies several theoretical orientations including but not limited to Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential, Psychodynamic, Gestalt & Mindfulness to treat various emotional and behavioral issues. I am a culturally responsive clinician with a wide breadth of training and experience in both mental health and substance abuse. 

For those struggling with trauma 

I utilize evidenced based

 treatments including Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). CPT is endorsed by the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, and the U.K. National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a best practice for the treatment of PTSD.

I have had the honor and privilege of providing services to a diverse clientele including students, professionals, athletes, active military, veterans, military spouses, as well as first responders; EMTs, paramedics, fire fighters, and law enforcement officers. 

My clients have ranged in age from young children to the elderly dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, grief/bereavement, domestic violence, anger management, and substance abuse/chemical dependency. I have experience providing services at all levels of care including residential/inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), outpatient, and early intervention. 

Currently the practice focuses on the treatment of adults ages 18 and up.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia and a Registered Telehealth Provider for the state of Florida. I am also an  Approved Clinical Supervisor for licensed graduate professional counselors (LGPC) in the state of Maryland. I hold board certifications through the internationally recognized, National Board for Certified Counselors including National Certified Counselor (NCC) and the specialty Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC).

I earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and hold a BA in International Studies from George Mason University. Prior to working in the field of counseling I served as an administrative professional for over 12 years at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington, DC. 

Maryland License #LC6853

Virginia License #0701010334

NBCC Certifications #314622

 Approved Clinical Supervisor for LGPCs

Professional Memberships:

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) 

Florida Department of Health

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