Education & Experience

I have a masters degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Appalachian State University. I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist with training and consultation through the EMDR Institute, as well as specialty consultation in Somatic psychology-informed EMDR. I have advanced training in Polyvagal Theory, Ego States work, and Neurodiversity-Affirming EMDR Therapy. My trainers for complex trauma work have included Farnsworth Lobenstine, Katy Gelinas, Robin Shapiro, and The Institute for Creative Mindfulness.