About

I am a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical addiction specialist in the state of North Carolina. I hope that by sharing more about my professional background and treatment strategies that you can make an informed decision on whether I am the right fit for your needs.

I began providing therapy in 2009 and most recently worked with young adults and adults in higher education. I have worked with clients with a variety concerns including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, poor self-image/esteem, difficulties with life transitions, trauma, substance use, and stress management.

My style is warm, open minded and non-judgmental. I use an approach called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) most often and supplement with tools in mindfulness and self-compassion. CBT helps you to identify unhelpful thinking styles and their impact. Through the use of specific techniques, my clients learn how to challenge unhelpful thinking styles and negative beliefs about themselves resulting in more effective responses to difficult situations, reduction and/or elimination of symptoms of depression and anxiety , a more positive self-image, and reduction in stress responses. I am trained in CBT for insomnia as well and many of my clients have benefited from this structured intervention.

Mindfulness and self-compassion are two great tools that I often teach to clients. My clients have consistently given excellent feedback on how all three of these methods positively impact their lives. Through your feedback I am confident that we can find the right combination to help with the concerns that brought you to Find A Therapist.

I look forward to learning more about you and how I can help.