Who I am
About Me
Hello, and welcome to my site! I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker- Clinical practicing in the state of Maryland and in the District of Columbia. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2012 and my Master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2015. I have experience working in a variety of healthcare and outpatient psychiatric settings providing mental health and case management services to adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, families, and older adults.
In my free time I enjoy caring for my two cats, trying to keep my houseplants alive, fishkeeping, attending live comedy and theater, and trying out new vegetarian recipes.
My Treatment Focus
My interest is in working with individuals experiencing anxiety (especially health related anxiety), depression, OCD, adjustment disorders, grief/loss, self-esteem/body image issues, gender identity and LGBTQIA+ issues, women's mental health issues, and career/life transitions. I am also skilled in working with the caregivers of older adults and helping them navigate the emotional challenges and changes that come with caring for an aging parent or loved one.
I utilize various counseling theories and techniques based on an individual's needs. I take a humanistic approach to counseling and emphasizes self-understanding, positive self-regard and self- worth by incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Client Centered approaches.