“Those who dwell
among the beauties
and mysteries of the earth
are never alone or weary
of life.”
-Rachel Carson
Ways I Work…
I come alive partnering with the courageous ones who seek guidance looking at the tender, deep places in their lives. I see therapy as an opportunity to reconnect with your wholeness and sense of belonging. I believe in the innate healing power of each individual, in the power of transformation, and in finding strengths from within to have greater access to joy, fulfillment, meaning, and connection.
I practice from a trauma-informed perspective and am grounded in the assumption that everyone is doing the best they can to tend to the joys and struggles of life. I also hold space for you to investigate past coping strategies that may not be serving you well at this moment-- so movement is towards healing, change, and transformation. I take care to tune into how identity, culture, power dynamics, and larger systems impact you and approach this with steadfastness and humility. I am committed to approaching my work through a justice and anti-oppression lens.
I am a strong proponent of self-compassion, dedicated to developing collaborative and trusting relationships with those I work with, and often use EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, and Nature Connection for increased attunement to the mind/body connection, and to promote self-awareness and well-being. In addition to office or virtual formats, I offer individual and group sessions in outdoor settings, giving nature-based invitations that draw on one’s experiences with the natural world to be an ally and resource. Through personal experience and guiding others, I have found that nature is a clear and compassionate mirror for discovering and cultivating the essence of one’s true self and sense of belonging.
Photo Credit: Anna Schulman
Life Experiences & Qualifications
I have an undergraduate degree in sociology and human services and a master’s degree in social work and am licensed in the state of Virginia. I am an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist—which means I have advanced training. I also have training in meditation, mediation, ecotherapy, and rites of passage work. I have a background in working with survivors of sexual assault and interpersonal partner violence. I attend ongoing training in all areas of my practice and am committed to my own self-care.
Next Steps
If you are curious about what working together could look like, please contact me with any questions. I also offer a free 20-minute phone or video consultation to see if we are a good fit.
My therapeutic work and experiences have primarily been with women and gender-diverse people who are recovering from trauma. I welcome inquiries from those who have read this page and are curious if we are a match for working together.
Please note, I am considered an “out of network provider” with insurance companies. I can provide documentation (superbill) for you, by request, if you are filing on your own for reimbursement. I provide some sliding scale spots in an effort to keep mental health care and support in our community accessible to more people. I charge $145/50 minute session and $260/90 minute EMDR intensive session.
*As of January 2025 , my sliding scale spots are currently taken.
Reach Out.
If you are curious about what working together could look like, please contact me.
I also offer a free 20-minute phone or video consultation to see if we are a good fit.