I specialize in providing therapy for people who are struggling to find identity and meaning after their sense of self has been ruptured. My areas of expertise include coercive control, cults and high control organizations, spiritual or religious abuse, deconstruction, and narcissistic abuse. Related specialty areas include gender dysphoria, substance abuse, survivors of sexual violence, sex work, and grief. Because of my ongoing work in these areas, I find that my therapeutic style can be beneficial for others who have experienced the stress of high demand environments, such as healthcare workers, athletes, executives, business owners, and educators.
My approach is intersectional and liberation oriented, and I invite my clients to challenge social structures and systems in an effort to determine their own values and belief system. Clients can expect therapy with me to be approachable, affirming, safe, and consistent. Whenever possible, I encourage humor, art, music, and storytelling in session to reinforce our shared humanity and provide a counterbalance to the emotional labor of this process.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland since 2014, and have previous experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities since 2003. I am a board approved supervisor for provisionally licensed counselors.
