About Me

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me and my work.

I became an EMDR therapist in 2022 and am now an EMDRIA-Certified Therapist™. EMDR has become central to the way I understand and practice therapy, particularly because insight isn't always enough. You can understand why you feel or respond the way you do and still find that your emotions, body, or nervous system react before you've had a chance to think.

I work with both recent traumatic experiences and the effects of experiences that accumulate over time—including difficult or unpredictable childhood experiences, emotional neglect or invalidation, painful relationships, bullying or rejection, grief and loss, and health-related challenges. I also work extensively with anxiety and panic, depression, ADHD and neurodivergence, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, and substance use and recovery.

My approach begins with curiosity. Rather than assuming that a response, behavior, or pattern is something we simply need to get rid of, I want us to understand it. Often, the ways we learned to cope or protect ourselves made sense in the context in which they developed. The goal isn't to become a different person, but to have more freedom and choice in how you respond now.

I see therapy as a collaboration. I bring my training, experience, and clinical judgment; you bring something I can never have—your experience of being you. I ask a lot of questions, pay attention to patterns and language, and regularly check in about where we're going and whether what we're doing is actually helping. I may gently challenge you when I think you're ready, but you are always allowed to slow down, ask questions, or tell me when something doesn't feel right.

While EMDR is central to my work, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I also draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness-based approaches, and relational work depending on the person and what we're working on together.

I am a Pennsylvania resident and Pennsylvania State Licensed Professional Counselor. I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health for Delaware residents, and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor for Vermont residents. I am also a Pennsylvania State Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC). My practice is fully virtual, serving any resident of Pennsylvania, Delaware, or Vermont. Prior to beginning my own practice, I've worked as a mental health crisis counselor, addictions counselor and associate at a group psychotherapy practice.

I regularly participate in advanced clinical training and professional consultation, particularly in EMDR, trauma treatment, and neurodivergence. I take that part of my work seriously: continuing to learn, reviewing my work thoughtfully, and staying curious about how I can better support the people who trust me with their care.

I offer a complimentary 15–20 minute phone consultation if you'd like to talk briefly, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit. Feel free to call or send me a text message at 215-602-7117.