About me

My story

I come to the world of therapy having walked many paths and having worn many hats. I’ve found that my diverse history and experience in the fields of education and special education, maternal and perinatal health, family engagement and support, and early childhood development uniquely situate me to support a range of challenges across the lifespan. After decades working at the program and policy level, I have enjoyed my return to my first love of working with individuals, children, and families. I am gratified seeing individual healing as well as the ripple effects of health and security that flow into my clients’ families, friends, and our community.

Education

• Bachelor’s in Psychology (BA)

• Masters in Social Work (MSW)

• Masters in Maternal and Child Health (MPH)

• Doctorate in Early Childhood Education (PhD)

Clinical interventions and training

• Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health (PMH-C)

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Mindfulness & yoga interventions (YTT-200 in training)

• Play-based and arts-based interventions (for kids and adults!)

I completed my graduate training many years ago, and began private practice in 2021 after many years at Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill. My practice includes a mix of children, adolescents, and adult clients.