Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Group
About My Clients
My clients are adults who are navigating some of life's most demanding chapters — often high-functioning people who appear fine on the outside but are quietly exhausted, stuck, or overwhelmed. I work with women facing infertility or pregnancy loss, people managing chronic illness, adults moving through divorce, career shifts, grief, or identity changes, and those struggling with anxiety, burnout, or ADHD. Many of my clients have tried to figure things out on their own before seeking support. I m
My Background and Approach
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 28 years of experience working in individual therapy, clinical leadership, and program development. I hold licensure in Virginia, Maryland, and Florida, and I've worked across a range of settings — from Kaiser Permanente, where I was recognized as a top-rated therapist in the Mid-Atlantic region, to leading a counseling department at a special education school, to running my own private practice. My approach is integrative and tailored to each person. I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness-based methods. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model. What I do believe in is a strong therapeutic relationship — one built on trust, honesty, and genuine collaboration. Sessions with me tend to be warm but purposeful. I'll ask real questions, offer honest feedback, and give you practical tools you can actually use. My goal is for you to leave
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe therapy works best when it's a true partnership — not something done to you, but something done with you. Clients come to me because something isn't working, and I take that seriously. I don't pathologize struggle; I see it as information. Life is genuinely hard, and the people who seek support aren't weak — they're self-aware. I also believe that healing doesn't require endless excavation of the past. Understanding where patterns come from matters, but so does building the life you actually want. My approach honors both. I believe in showing up as a real person in the room — not a blank slate. I'll share my perspective when it's useful, gently challenge you when you're stuck, and celebrate real progress when it happens. Therapy shouldn't feel like a performance or a place where you say the right things. It should feel like a space where you can be honest, maybe for the first time in a while. Finally, I believe that people are more resilient than they give themselves credit f