Becoming a counselor wasn't a simple choice I made in college, it was more of a calling; an authentic journey. When I graduated college I knew I wanted to work in mental health and neuropsychology but I really didn't know what that meant. I partnered on research projects, worked in mental health facilities and community-based programs and I just happened to know what I wanted to do. What motivated me to get up and start my day? I just followed the path that enhanced my happiness. Becoming a counselor felt like a job that fit my personality and soul, so I believe my career chose me.

I have worked with everyone under the sun and I love it! I have mostly worked with pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. Working with pre-teens to young adults ages 11-21 is where I believe I thrive the most since I am able to relate to them along with helping them draw meaning from situations. I believe in the children of tomorrow and when we pour into them they will make the world a better place.

Give yourself grace! What does that mean? It means to be patient with yourself and love yourself for where you are currently. We ALL struggle at times, it doesn't make you less than anyone else in the room.

You will expect me to be myself, and I want you to be yourself as well. I have been told I am a "funny" therapist who helps children understand situations a little bit differently than most adults. I like to know more about you first, like the type of music you want to listen to during the session, or if you want to scream for 2 minutes before we start the session. You can expect me to ask you "what are your wildest desires and dreams"?

Being a Black woman and the oldest daughter in my family taught me early on about strength, responsibility, and navigating complex family relationships. These experiences shaped my values of empathy, authenticity, and cultural awareness, which guide how I show up for clients in the therapy space.

Becoming a counselor wasn't a simple choice I made in college; it was more of a calling, an authentic journey. When I graduated from college, I knew I wanted to work in mental health and neuropsychology, but I really didn't know what that meant. I partnered on research projects, worked in mental health facilities and communitybased programs, and I just happened to know what I wanted to do. What motivated me to get up and start my day? I just followed the path that enhanced my happiness. Becoming a counselor felt like a job that fit my personality and soul, so I believe my career chose me.

I have worked with everyone under the sun and I love it! I have mostly worked with children, pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. Working with preteens to young adults ages 11-21 is where I believe I thrive the most, since I am able to relate to them, along with helping them draw meaning from situations. I believe in the children of tomorrow and when we pour into them, they will make the world a better place.

Give yourself grace! What does that mean? It means to be patient with yourself and love yourself for where you are currently. We ALL struggle at times, it doesn't make you less than anyone else in the room.

You will expect me to be myself, and I want you to be yourself as well. I have been told I am a "funny" therapist who helps children understand situations a little bit differently than most adults. I like to know more about you first, like the type of music you want to listen to during the session, or if you want to scream for 2 minutes before we start the session. You can expect me to ask you "what are your wildest desires and dreams"?

Being a Black woman and the oldest daughter in my family taught me early on about strength, responsibility, and navigating complex family relationships. These experiences shaped my values of empathy, authenticity, and cultural awareness, which guide how I show up for clients in the therapy space.

Because our identities, families, and life experiences shape how we see the world, I tailor therapy by taking time to understand each client’s story, cultural background, and personal goals. From there, I use a flexible, trauma-informed approach that honors who they are while helping them build the tools they need to move forward.