A woman with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a maroon dress, sitting on a wooden chair, smiling at the camera.

— a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years in community and school settings serving children, teens and their families in finding healing and helping in an inclusive supportive environment. I have assisted youth overcome and manage topics from depression to self-harm and anxiety to divorce.

On a personal note, I am a stepmom with two stepchildren and mom to an independently minded cat named Fezzik. My joys, beside my family, are connecting with friends, gardening, art, and well, otters.

Training:

  • Beyond Behaviors

  • Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents

  • ASCA National Model Specialist

  • Behavior Threat Assessment Training

  • Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention in Schools

  • Play Therapy: The Healing Language of Children

VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) logo in black and gold.
Guilford College logo with a large red tree and the college name beneath.

Previous Experience:

  • School Counselor at Fredericksburg Academy

  • Volunteer Resident in Counseling at Health Brigade

  • Resident in Counseling at CVPP

  • Youth Group Worker at William Byrd Community House

  • Previous Board Member at Richmond Area Counselors Association