About

Hi, I'm so happy you're here! Thanks for checking me out. I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with five years of therapeutic work with a diverse population of clients. I first started my professional career in the U.S. Navy, where I deployed multiple times during my nine years of service. After separation, I completed my Master in Social Work at the University of New Hampshire and gained experience in many different areas - including home hospice, inpatient psych, emergency psych, corrections, and outpatient therapy for Combat Veterans, Veterans with military sexual trauma, and Gold Star Families. My specialties include trauma, insomnia, addiction, anger, women's' issues, life transitions, moral injury, and issues related to first responders/helping professions. I am practiced in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-Insomnia, CBT-Substance Use Disorder, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Adaptive Disclosure - however, treatment need not be structured or follow a program. It's your call! My clients would probably describe me as approachable, nonjudgmental, compassionate, and a little rough around the edges.

The people with whom I work with come from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances. They may carry heaviness from the past, unsteadiness in the present, or anxieties for the future. With compassion and understanding, I will meet you where you are in your journey without judgement. My goal is to create a collaborative partnership, so we can build up the tools, resilience, and strengths that you already have and learn practical skills to enhance your success. But, let's get one thing straight, I'm not a "yes" therapist. You will be challenged. Change and reflection can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, but I'll be right there beside you through the whole thing.

Congratulations on taking the first step in this process, because we all know how much it took to get here. Good luck and I wish you the best!