LGPC, License #LGP16633,
under the supervision of Kristen Custer

I am native Marylander, and graduated from Hood College with a bachelor's degree in communication. I spent my previous career working in marketing and management, with the majority of my time at a local non-profit. Helping people through the hardest parts of their lives and come out stronger is a privilege, and I wanted to continue that work. When I decided I needed a change, I knew therapy was where I wanted to be. I went back to school and graduated from the University of West Alabama with a master's in clinical mental health counseling.

My approach

I believe that everything we do, good or bad, helped us at some point in our lives. You may have survived a tough childhood, an abusive relationship, or a toxic work environment. My goal as a therapist is to help you name your strengths, identify the coping skills that no longer serve you, and make a conscious decision on shaping your future. Therapy gives you the chance to find understanding and healing in a professional setting that ensures you are treated with respect and dignity.

If you like the technical side, my treatment is informed by client-centered therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), choice theory, and transactional analysis. I am also EMDR-trained.

If you'd like to begin changing your life, reach out to me for a free 15-minute introductory consultation to see if we'd be a good fit.

Recommended Reading

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
A classic in the field, this book discusses how short- and long-term trauma can impact multiple systems in the body, and different ways to recover.

Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You by Susan Forward
This is a helpful read if you often feel fear, obligation, or guilt in your close relationships. This can be with family, friends, or romantic partners. Forward shows you ways to identify when emotional blackmail is happening and ways to respond that set healthy boundaries and preserve peace of mind.

No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz
Parts work is an approach to therapy that says we all have 'parts' — do you ever hear a parent's voice in your head? Or have heard the term 'inner child'? Schwartz's work talks about the different parts we have, the purposes they serve, and how we can keep our true self in the driver's seat more often.