Experience: Having been a therapist for almost 30 years all over the state of Virginia, I have made my home and established a private practice currently in Northern Virginia. I see clients online in my private practice and well as offer supervision and consulting services. Through my work, I am committed to helping people overcome addictions to substances and/other (sex, gambling, porn, etc.), depression, anxiety, struggles with personality disorders, learning as a couple, military, and veterans’ concerns, first responders (including therapists) and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to therapy.

Training & Certifications:

• MSW
• LCSW (VA & KY)
•  LICSW (DC, RI, & OR)
• Other state licenses to come.

Certifications/Training:I am currently completing certifications in:
Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Specialist, in process.
Certified Trauma Treatment Professional, in process.
Certified Sexual Treatment Professional, in process.
Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, in process.
Certificate in Anti-Racist Mental Health Practice, in process.
Certificate in Neuropsychotherapy, in process.

Desired populations: I work completely remote and offer telehealth services to 18+adults, couples, and families in states in which I am licensed to practice. I also offer clinical supervision to licensed clinicians in the states of Virginia and Oregon, and provide consultation and therapy to therapists, doctors, and nurses who are processing through the complaint process with their board or other.

Treatment modalities: My primary treatment modalities are EFT, ACT, CBT, REALITY, DBT, MINDFULNESS, SYSTEMS, CLIENT CENTERED AND REALITY theories. I believe that learning to recognize how our thinking patterns affect our choices and decision-making, and as a result our outcomes, plays a significant role in our ability to lead happy and meaningful lives. I also believe that uncovering our unconscious and subconscious desires and beliefs is key to self-acceptance and the ability to change patterns of negative behavior. I use a lot of humor, experiential behavioral experiments, and examination of attitudes, values, and beliefs to help clients live more fulfilling lives. 

Specialties/ issues treated: My areas of specialty include self-confidence/worth, anxiety,
depression, relationship issues, perfectionism, codependency, addictions (all), military and first
responders, PTSD, Trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders (specifically Borderline and
Narcissistic), chronic pain, and life changes.

Personal interests, passions or hobbies: – I deeply associate with water, the ois my favorite place to be. I idcean entify with the tides of the ocean and the balance of the highs and lows. I love to swim, go on long walks with my husband and rottweilers, read and find new quotes. I especially love Brene Brown. I enjoy comedy and a good laugh with friends and family. I also love to continue learning therefore spend much of my time in continued learning and travel!

States:

VA, OR, KY, DC, RI