I was drawn to counseling through a long-standing interest in trauma, resilience, and how people adapt to difficult life circumstances. My background in research, crisis work, and community-based care showed me the impact of being truly seen and supported, and I wanted to help create that space for others.

I work best with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, and relationship concerns. I am affirming of diverse identities and relationship structures and am a kink-aware professional who strives to offer a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic space.

Therapy is not about fixing what’s broken. It’s about understanding yourself more fully, developing self-compassion, and learning new ways to respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and choice.

In the first session, we’ll focus on what brings you to therapy and what you hope to gain. I’ll ask questions, listen closely, and collaborate with you to set goals. Early therapy centers on building trust, understanding patterns, and establishing tools that support emotional safety and progress.

My practice is informed by my lived experience as a Black, queer woman, my own therapeutic journey, and years of trauma-focused clinical and research work. These experiences shape my commitment to offering therapy that is affirming, respectful, and attentive to both identity and nervous system safety.

I tailor therapy by collaborating closely with each client to understand their goals, history, and capacity. Sessions are adapted over time, integrating somatic awareness, relational insight, and practical strategies to support meaningful and sustainable growth.