About

I am a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) based in Maryland with nine years of experience working with people of different backgrounds facing a variety of challenges. I earned my undergraduate degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Asmara in Eritrea, East Africa. I later completed two graduate degree programs from Ohio University, including the Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA), and the Master of Social Work (MSW).

My work experiences include trauma work for refugees at several refugee resettlement agencies; as well providing several years of psychotherapy (both individual and group therapy) for students at Salisbury University's Counseling Center. I also have additional experience working with young and older populations at a private agency on Maryland's Eastern Shore. I use a person-centered approach to therapy and believe that self-awareness ultimately leads to one's liberation from suffering. My areas of interest include trauma, immigration, resilience, and culture-specific issues in mental health.

My therapy style is warm, open and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, rational-emotive therapy and mindfulness. I believe I can help you meet your needs through open dialogue, honesty and reaching your inner potential and strength and go beyond limitations. I hope you make the choice in creating a sense of well-being in your life.

I look forward to working with you!