We are all worthy of telling our stories and having them heard. We all need to be seen and honored in the same way that we all need to breathe.

—Brene’ Brown

A place to just be.

In my practice, I welcome those who don’t fit into any kind of box. I create an inclusive, affirming teletherapy space where you can let yourself, and your kids, just be. I am passionate about helping people of all ages live in their own truths and create loving and supportive relationships. Having been raised in a multicultural and a LGBTQ+ family, I am familiar with the gifts and challenges that come with growing up with multiple identities; this has made me passionate about helping people adapt to change and accept one another. I feel that it is a privilege to be able to use my personal experiences and clinical expertise to help my clients. My work in grounded in decolonizing, anti-oppression, and liberation-centered practices and values.

My Background

I am a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, and I have a Master of Science (MS) in Couple & Family Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Prior to my career as a therapist, I worked in research and managed a National Institute of Health (NIH) funded project focused on child development, parenting and family resilience. I am trained in evidence-based treatments which include mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I use a variety of techniques including Attachment-based Therapy, Play and Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing Techniques. I also hold a Certificate for Couple and Family Therapy for LGBTQ+ Clients, and I am trained in EMDR therapy.

My supervisor is Michelle Collins, LCMFT.

    • Certificate Couple and Family Therapy for LGBTQ+ Clients issued by University of Maryland Couple and Family Therapy Program and Fairfield University's Sexual and Gender Minority Mental Health Program

    • Certificate Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    • Certificate Psychological First Aid (PFA)

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) Basic Training 40 hour course + 10 hours of consultation with Thrive Training & Publications, LLC

    • Training National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative

    • Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) taught by Dr. Eli Lebowitz of the Yale Child Study Center

    • Fellowship: American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Minority Fellowship Program, with a focus on youth

    • Member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

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