About

Everyone deserves to feel joy and ease by themselves and in their relationships and how they relate to the world or even a stranger.

A Holistic Approach - we pay attention to what you need - mind, body, AND spirit. We look at what is affecting you - maybe it's your relationships, what you put in your body, finances, community, or lack thereof...

I have been a licensed therapist for 7 years and have been a counselor and a parent of two since the 2000s. I am also an artist, activist, and dancer.

You will learn to use your strengths and connections more and build on these while challenging old negative beliefs. I have experience in helping clients through their relationship with their body, sensuality, and self. Learn to connect more meaningfully with family members and friends. Work through intimacy or connection issues.

Evidenced-Based Practices - I am fully trained and experienced in EMDR for deep relaxation and decreasing negative self-talk and feelings. The EMDR flash technique can be used for single trauma episodes (a car accident or assault).

Purpose and Presence - I also use existential and experiential therapy interventions (rehearsing difficult conversations or getting in touch with the thoughts and feelings in the present moment).

Express Yourself! I incorporate, as wanted, expressive arts (journaling, creative writing, art, and dance).
Walk and Talks! Healthy movement during talk therapy - stretching and outdoor walk and talks.

Usually, we work for a few months weekly together then go down to every other week as we meet your unique and specific needs. I am here to support and empower you in your work toward a preferred life experience. Again, you deserve to feel joy and ease. Schedule your first appointment.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Life Coaching
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Women's Issues

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

7 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 106H00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist

Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 0717001477 Verify VA

Practice Locations

3700 Garden Rd

Richmond, VA 23235-1234

Phone Number: (804) 310-4618

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