My approach

I’m an integrative psychotherapist and social worker, yoga student and teacher, and life-long mental health advocate. In my work with clients, I use various evidence-based, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and social justice-oriented approaches, including Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). I am explicitly LGBTQIA+-affirming, anti-racist, neuro-affirming, body-inclusive, sex-positive, poly- and kink-friendly, and dedicated to cultural humility and ongoing learning. I’m a licensed clinical social worker associate and my supervisor is Megan Fulden, MSW, LCSW, LCAS.

Focus areas

I primarily support folks dealing with anxiety, OCD, trauma, life transitions, stress, substance use, relationship concerns, chronic illness and pain, LGBTQIA+ issues, and more.

Professional background

After earning my Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Oregon and then working in a leadership role at a mental health startup in San Francisco, I earned my Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University. I hold an Addiction and Recovery Certification, Teaching and Communication Certification, and am a HRSA B-WISE Scholar. I worked in medical social work roles throughout graduate school, supporting folks with chronic pain and illness at Duke University Hospital as well as forensic patients with severe and persistent mental illness at Central Regional Hospital.

Prior to graduate school, I received a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Counseling and Psychology Professions at the University of California, Berkeley. I volunteered as a crisis counselor with Crisis Text Line and survivor story speaker for a sexual violence education and prevention organization. I obtained my 200-hour yoga teacher certification from Just Be Yoga in Walnut Creek, California and have over 1000 hours of yoga and mindfulness teaching experience and continuing education.

When I’m not working…

I enjoy practicing and teaching yoga, swimming in the Eno River, spending time with my backyard chickens, cooking delicious meals (mostly pizza!) with friends and family, and watching scary movies and anime.