About

My style is nonjudgmental, supportive, and direct. At the methadone clinic I worked at, I had a reputation for telling it like it is while also making clients feel truly cared for. In addition to my time as a substance abuse counselor, I have worked at domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, crisis hotlines, bereavement centers, and emergency departments.

I use a psychodynamic lens to explore how past relationships and the beliefs you've internalized from them continue to shape your present experiences, relationships, and sense of self.

I work from a relational perspective, which means I use the relationship you and I develop as a vehicle for growth. Often, how we show up in therapy sheds light on how we show up in other relationships. By recognizing what unfolds between us in real time, therapy becomes an opportunity to notice patterns and practice new ways of relating.

I also hold an anti-oppressive perspective, recognizing that experiences of marginalization and systemic inequities can profoundly shape mental health.

Ultimately, I believe therapy is as much about unlearning as it is about learning. When we can release mentalities that once served us but no longer do, we can step into a new way of being. This takes time, which is why I appreciate working longer term with clients.

My pronouns are she/her. I am also a certified Reiki Master Practitioner.

Professional background

Education

• Master of Social Work University of Pennsylvania (2022)

• Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and Anthropology, Grinnell College (2015)

Certifications

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Clinical Certificate, Bryn Mawr College

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) Certificate, Evergreen Certifications

• Reiki Master Practitioner, Reiki Sanctuary of Northern Virginia

Credentials

• LCSW (PA): CW026120

• NPI: 1720853195