I have over ten years of experience in the human services industry starting with  working in recreational therapy within the gerontology population. For the past five years I have dedicated my career by working with varied and diverse populations.  I first began my mental health career working as a mental health case manager serving adults in Frederick County.  I then transitioned into a role of therapist at a community mental health agency serving children, teen and adults. Most recently I have worked as an emergency room social worker providing therapeutic support and resources to patients and families. 

I  received my Bachelor of Social Work from Hood College and my Master of Social Work from University of Maryland, Baltimore with a specialization in clinical behavioral health. 

I am an intuitive, empathetic, client centered therapist who pulls from a variety of eclectic holistic and evidenced based practices to best meet my clients needs. 

As a Frederick native I find great joy and honor in helping community members navigate life challenges and finding their paths of healing and happiness. 

In my free time you can find me outdoors either hiking, being in and around water kayaking, swimming or paddle-boarding. I also am an athlete and stay active with playing softball, riding my peloton, and running. 

I have  a diversity of experience working with adults and children expressing emotional, behavioral and learning challenges related to trauma, anxiety, foster care/adoption, depression, grief and loss. I also have in depth experience providing creative based therapies to neurodivergent people and those experiencing traumatic brain injuries. Through the rehabilitative act of art making, I believe in helping people find healing and relief in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. 

In my spare time I love teaching art, painting, baking, and spending time with my son at the park and playing with trucks. 

My expertise is in working with children, preteens, and teens who struggle with emotional dysregulation, including both externalizing behaviors (anger, aggression) and internalizing behaviors (perfectionism, negative self-talk). I support clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, difficulties in transitions (sleep, school, separation anxiety), school challenges, adoption, family members with addictions, and those seeking LGBTQ+ affirmative care.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I also deeply enjoy connecting with nature and animals of all kinds. I love making art, hiking, paddle boarding, gardening, and reading.