I am licensed in Maryland with 19 years of professional work experience and have worked with a multitude of diverse populations. As a clinician, I have guided individual and group therapy in both private practice and agency settings. I specialize in both individual (adolescent, adult) and family therapy, with experience in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, and other adjustment work. My counseling is influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered, EMDR, and the Family Systems model. In addition, my approach is inspired by a mind-body approach to healing. As a clinician, I am committed to upholding the highest ethical standards. I believe in a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy that places you as the leader of your treatment. I value communication & collaboration. We will communicate actively and openly throughout the treatment process. I will provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services that honor the backgrounds and experiences of you and your support system/family. I look forward to working with you on this part of your journey. I believe social work is my purpose and that God has placed me in this field to be an aspiring changer, a compassionate soul, a loud voice for those who are unable to speak, and to challenge the powerful and intimidating. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!