My Story

Born and raised in North Carolina, I moved to Charlottesville to pursue a PhD in English Literature at the University of Virginia. Through a winding and circuitous journey, I attained a PhD and a passion for helping people through emotional pain—and found myself earning a Master in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University and going on to become a licensed clinical social worker. I was excited to open my outpatient private practice in 2020.​

Psychotherapy has helped me immensely in my own personal healing work. I am honored to be able to hold space for trauma survivors and others who are suffering to reduce their distress, promote self-acceptance, and support them in integrating the remarkable gifts of perspective, empathy, and growth that can be wrought by devastating life experiences.​As a person who identifies as both queer and neurodivergent, I am passionate about supporting clients as they learn to accept and cherish their whole selves. I focus on working with you to uncover and build upon your remarkable strengths—not "fixing" you, because you are not broken!​

I've been fortunate to call Charlottesville home for 20 years, and I seek to serve our community from a social justice-oriented, strengths-based perspective that is attentive to every client's unique needs and goals.​

Fun facts about me:  

• Hot yoga has been an important part of my self-care since 2010.

• I'm a proud Swiftie.

• I enjoy podcasts and/or audiobooks, and cooking (usually at the same time).

• I also enjoy reading, journaling, and trying to keep plants alive (with mixed success).​​​