• Safety, security, and confidentiality are top priority. Many of the issues that bring us to therapy were born out of painful relationships. I understand that the healing must also take place in a relationship. I prioritize safety and security in relationships, and demonstrate those values by offering consistent and trustworthy services. I strive to create a space that is void of distractions, and invites you to be yourself completely without fear of judgment.

  • I appreciate and respect individual differences. I recognize the rights of all individuals to mutual respect. More importantly, I recognize that some identities which have benefited from institutional and cultural power have historically been sheltered from thinking critically about how others have been impacted by their attitudes and policies. While other identities have been systematically victimized by the ones in power. I commit to walking my talk, practicing these words, and continually growing in my understanding of my own social identities and others’ lived experiences.

  • I believe in connecting before helping. I value compassionate empathy as the doorway to progress in therapy. I strive to understand your experience and emotional reality; and from that understanding I commit to providing active support, helping, and assisting you in taking action. I want to know you as you are. I don’t want to fix you. After all, chances are you’re not broken.

  • I aim to do the right thing even when no one is watching. You have to trust me, and in order to do that I know that you rely on my integrity and competence. I demonstrate sound ethical principles in practice, and I train rigorously and relentlessly to provide you with the best possible care.

  • Relationships are central to my work as a therapist. No one exists in a vacuum. I want to work with you rather than for you. I invite your other health professionals to work as a team, and I encourage communication amongst other professionals.

  • Lastly, but certainly not least, I value candor and humor. Therapy can be heavy. We are working through pain and problems. Let’s lighten the load and bring in the best medicine-laughter. I am highly trained and skilled as a professional, and I am also your fellow traveler. Let’s not take ourselves too seriously, together.

My Values

Practicing therapy as both an art and science.

RESPECTING SCIENCE

I value evidence-based therapy techniques, and continually evaluate the effectiveness of my services. However, many components of popular therapies have roots in ancient and indigenous practices that have been used therapeutically for thousands of years.

HONORING TRADITION

I do not condone the rebranding of ancient practices simply to seem “credible” or “legitimate” to the dominant culture. I respect and honor the origins and roots of the ancient and indigenous practices which influence modern psychotherapy.

Located in Nashville - Serving clients virtually in Tennessee

How we'll work together

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We name what matters

Together we identify what's bringing you in and what you'd like to feel more of.

2

We use what fits you

I draw on evidence-based approaches, tailored to you — never one-size-fits-all.

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We track real change

We check in on progress toward the goals that are meaningful to you.

About Me

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee. For more than two decades, I have dedicated my career to helping people navigate life's most difficult experiences. I've worked with individuals, couples, families, military veterans, survivors of trauma, people struggling with addiction, and those living with complex mental health conditions. Whether someone is facing a crisis or seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, I believe healing begins when we make sense of the stories, relationships, and experiences that have shaped us.

Throughout my career, I've pursued advanced training in trauma treatment, relationship therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), perinatal mental health, and experiential approaches to psychotherapy. I've authored and taught university-level courses on trauma, trained professionals throughout the community, and co-founded one of the largest private-sector mental health response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. While these experiences have shaped my clinical perspective, what matters most to me is the relationship I build with each person who walks through my door.

My approach is active, collaborative, and deeply relational. I don't believe therapy should be a place where you simply recount your week. (Although sometimes that’s what we need.) Together, we'll identify the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, develop practical skills for navigating life's challenges, and create opportunities for meaningful emotional healing. I draw from evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and experiential approaches, tailoring therapy to your unique needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.

I also believe that people are far more resilient than they realize. Some of the individuals I have worked with have experienced profound trauma, devastating loss, addiction, relationship struggles, or years of emotional pain. Again and again, I've witnessed the remarkable capacity of people to heal, reconnect, and create lives that feel more authentic and fulfilling.

If you're considering therapy, you don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. You simply need a willingness to take the first step. It would be an honor to walk alongside you in that journey.

Credentials:

LCSW TN #5872

PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certified)

Certified Imago Relationship Therapist

RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher)

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