My Why…
As a child growing up in New Orleans, LA, I struggled feeling seen, heard, and as if I truly belonged. I realized at a young age people (of all ages) shared with me their vulnerable, intimate and personal stories. And as I listened and held space for their concerns, these story-tellers felt a sense of relief, seemed lighter and a smile spread across their face.
I began wondering why people do what they do. This led me to gain education, strategies and tools to understand human behavior and development, learn how to effectively hold space for another, and begin supporting others with empathy; allowing them to feel seen, heard, and belong.
In the process, I chose to become a stepmom. I learned first hand how hard it is to blend a family and co-parent. If no one gives the biological parents a manual upon the birth of their child, there really is nothing for steps. This experience has given me a desire to fill this gap; helping steps, bios, and the children navigate and build a more content settled home.
“To see with the eyes of another, to hear with the ears of another, to feel with the heart of another.”
Credentials & Approach
Post-Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling at VCU
Masters in Counselor Education at VCU
Bachelors in Sociology/ Anthropology at Guilford College
Beyond Behaviors
Certified Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP-CA) Certification
ASCA National Model Specialist
Behavior Threat Assessment Training
Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention in Schools
Play Therapy: The Healing Language of Children
I have a person-centered base to my approach with collaborative focus while using an eclectic mix of interventions and tools.
Here’s what that means…I start from the basis that we all want to be heard, seen, and not judged. I build rapport through this approach and collaborate with the child’s valued and important people (VIP) in their life to create supportive lasting effective change.
We are a fit if…
If your child is not behaving like themself and you feel they are being misunderstood by
their teachers, friends, and family members. You may be struggling to understand and connect with your child right now.