therapy is for everyone

trauma-informed therapy for young adults & student-athletes

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  • Anxiety therapy services focused on helping folks overcome perfectionism. A collaborative approach to address the pressures of high standards and self-criticism. Fostering effective coping skills and a more balanced perspective.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy specifically for healing relational trauma, enhancing self-esteem, and improving emotional regulation.

    Within a safe and supportive environment, you can process and reframe traumatic experiences, memories, somatic symptoms, and negative beleifs.

  • Individual therapy focused on self-exploration. Empowering you to live more authentically and embrace continual growth.

    A supportive environment to explore your personal values, beliefs, and experiences. Helping you gain clarity and confidence in your identity.

  • Explore the complex dynamics within your families and various systems, such as school and sports.

    Examine how these environments influence behaviors and emotions. Improve communication, address conflicts, and foster authentic connections.

  • Explore the roots of your anxiety, enhance your performance mindset, and create strategies to thrive under pressure. Embrace your achievements and reach your full potential.

    Systemic performance anxiety therapy tailored for athletes and young professionals facing imposter syndrome.

  • Improve focus, organization, time management, and decision-making skills. A holistic and collaborative approach to build resilience and enhance daily functioning. Empowering a more balanced and fulfilled life.

Clinical Specialties

  • Anxiety

    Identify thought patterns and challenge negative thoughts to effectively reduce anxiety and help you regain control over your mental well-being.

  • PTSD

    Heal from past trauma and neglect. Learn to identify triggers and limiting beliefs, helping you recognize and cultivate a sense of safety in your body.

  • Interpersonal Relationships

    Improve communication and emotional connection foster secure attachment and establish healthy boundaries, enhancing your interpersonal support.

  • ADHD

    Develop organizational skills and enhance executive functioning to significantly improve your ability to manage self-care tasks and everyday stressors.

  • Performance Anxiety

    Learn to regulate your nervous system to reach meditative states and boost your confidence in performance, enabling you to approach challenges with a calm and focused mindset.

  • Identity & Self-esteem

    Cultivate a nurturing relationship with yourself that prioritizes self-compassion and understanding. Engage in authentic self-expression and growth.

empowering authentic self-expression

Clinical qualifications & education

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in North Carolina, with LMFT license number 2564. I hold clinical trauma certifications as I have completed EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training I and II. I earned my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University.

I continued my education in a pre-doctoral medical marriage and family therapy position with ECU Health, where I collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. I provided mental health care to inpatient rehabilitation patients, addressing significant traumas such as spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.