I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working in the field of counseling. I joined Family Therapeutics, Inc. in 2018 after serving as a school counselor in the state of Virginia. My passion for helping others was sparked by serving as a Mentor in Washington, D.C. From there, I chose to make counseling my full-time work. My approach for working with young kids is rooted in a client centered play therapy. I have found it is at the foundation of understanding what they are going through and a conduit to encourage growth and mastery, not only for the child but also for their family as well. I believe it is important to work with the family unit and will work with parents to support their children. As a school counselor, I provided short-term small group and individual counseling, and served as a member of IEP and child study teams to help support students in the classroom. For my clients of adolescent age and older, I use an approach that incorporates expressive therapies, such as art, sand tray, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. But at the heart of it all is a person-centered approach to help build the therapeutic alliance that is the most important piece of our work together. I believe when we encounter unconditional positive regard it opens the door for introspection and growth.
I received my master's in education and human development and post-master's in counseling at the George Washington University. I am currently a member of the Association for Play Therapy in the state of VA and under the supervision of Tanya Hull, LPC, RPT-S for my play therapy certification. I am currently accepting clients.
