NC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) #16354 * National Certified Counselor * Graduate of Western Carolina University
My Approach
I take an integrative, down-to-earth approach to meet you where you are and to match my offerings with the ways you process and learn. The following is a list of theories and techniques that I may utilize in our sessions:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Ego States
Existential
Feminist
Trauma-focused
Attachment-focused
Art-based Interventions
Psychoeducation
Harm Reduction
If you are seeking support with a specific counseling technique, please let me know. If the technique is not within my skill set, I am happy to discusss alternative options with you or make a referral to another qualified professional.
ANTI-RACISm & Oppression Work
I have always wanted to help others, but it has taken time to shake my old understanding of “service” that I now see was grounded in White saviorism and guilt. Fortunately, many patient teachers and mentors helped me better understand that my work is to be continuously in reflection and to take needed action that does not always equate to being just a good or kind person. The work is also to put other people’s humanity and dignity before my self-interest as a person with many privileges.
My goal is to help make counseling a space for people of all identities to feel seen, heard, empowered, and welcomed.
I come to counseling with social justice and feminist lenses. I am open to both change in my field and in myself.
What does this mean for Counseling?
I understand that people are impacted by layers of oppression that I do not always recognize.
I am committed to continued learning about my own identity, Whiteness, and how I contribute to policies and systems that harm others.
I will challenge my own perfectionism and comfort to stand up against injustice or take accountability.
I will advocate for policies and system changes that honor the humanity and dignity of all people.
When I do not understand, I will ask questions and look for ways to learn more.
When I misstep, I will apologize and seek ways to reconcile our relationship.
We can talk about race, religion, gender, sexuality, politics, etc… I will hold space for those interested in talking about Whiteness, White fragility, privilege, and guilt.
I will not “cancel” anyone.