Education & Experience

I earned a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Akron and am independently licensed in the State of Ohio as a Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision accreditation. I have been practicing for more than 10 years, integrating EMDR into my practice for more than 5 years. Prior to counseling, I worked for advocacy-focused non-profit agencies to remove barriers to healthcare and employment opportunities. I believe in the inherent dignity and value of every person.

I have counseled adults and elders with a wide range of mental health diagnoses, including ADHD, Anxiety and Depression, Bipolar I and II, Borderline Personality Disorder, Gender Dysphoria, PTSD, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders of varied types and severity. I have significant experience counseling those with developmental and complex trauma, dissociation, dual diagnoses, gender and identity issues, grief, life transitions, survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, and the families/friends of people with Substance Use Disorders.

I have sought continuing training in complex trauma, dissociation, Flash reprocessing, grief, and Motivational Interviewing. I value lifelong learning and seek out opportunities to strengthen cross-cultural appreciation and connection.