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I am a board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience across hospitals and community settings in the United States. My background includes work in neuroscience nursing, healthcare administration, informatics, education, critical care, cardiology, and psychiatry.

I am deeply committed to expanding access to affordable, high-quality mental health care, especially for underserved communities. My work is guided by a passion for meeting patients where they are and providing compassionate, evidence-based care.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and pets, reading, staying current with nursing and psychiatric journals, and traveling.

I’m really glad you’re here. As a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist, I believe caring for your mental health is one of the most important investments you can make in yourself. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a powerful first step toward healing and change.

With over 10 years of experience, I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and eating disorders. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood—without judgment.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who also holds Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certification (TF-CBT) as well Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification (AADC).

I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters degree in Clinical Counseling and a Bachelors in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I am a Virginia CIT instructor and a clinician vetted through VALEAP. My experience includes post critical incident debriefs and peer support.

My clinical background includes working in emergency behavioral health settings, where I help individuals stabilize during some of life’s most challenging moments.

I have a particular passion for working with individuals impacted by critical incidents, acute stress, adjustment to change, and those navigating anxiety, depression, and overwhelming life stress.

Hi there—I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. I work with adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, past trauma, relationship struggles, and substance use. My style is warm, supportive, and down-to-earth. I use tools from CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches, but most importantly, I meet you where you are—no pressure, no judgment.

I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real, human connection. You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out, and you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just trying to understand yourself better, I’m here to help you explore what’s going on and find new ways to cope and move forward.

On a personal note, I know what it’s like to go through hard seasons and come out the other side. That lived experience helps me show up with empathy and honesty. If you're looking for someone who will listen without judgment and walk with you as you work toward real, lasting change—I'm here.

What led me to become a therapist...

When I was a child, my mother taught me a poem called “Children Learn What They Live.” It had a big influence on me – so much so that I knew at age 15 that I wanted to work with kids.

When I was a junior in college, the unimaginable happened, as I lost my teenaged brother. That tragedy affected me profoundly, igniting a passion for turning life’s lemons into lemonade.

I had a mission: to help people who are suffering but don’t know how to change it.