Education & Experience

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida with extensive experience in mental health and social justice. I have a Masters in Social Work with a Certificate in Mental Health from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Psychology from Syracuse University. I started as a forensic social worker at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, UK, a child advocate at a law firm in Pittsburgh, and eventually a Certified Forensic Interviewer in New York where I assisted in the investigation and prosecution of cases of child sexual abuse. These experiences solidified my passion for supporting trauma survivors and inspired me to further pursue clinical social work. I went on to academia, where I held academic appointments as a Clinical Instructor of Social Work at Yale University School of Medicine and as a Field Instructor at the University of Houston, where I published research, worked with students, and advocated for systemic changes in mental health. I have also delivered presentations at various institutions and conferences including the Human Rights Commission, Yale Medicine, and the University of Tennessee. Currently, I continue to support clients at Embracing Wellness LLC.