I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 20 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings.  With an undergraduate in Psychology and a graduate degree in Clinical Social Work, I have spent the majority of my career in connection with women's agencies, rape crisis centers, and domestic violence communities.  I have presented locally and nationally on issues related to trauma, PTSD, sexual assault and rape, domestic violence, and self-care.  I work as a consultant and/or volunteer with several agencies including The Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, DeKalb Rape Crisis Center, Men Stopping Violence, and The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 

     Having spent the last 10 years in private practice, I have come to learn that the therapeutic process works best as a healing space that provides both support and accountability; this helps clients to identify and increase their strengths rather than simply focusing on pathologies.  My theoretical  approaches include cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and metaphysical/energy work all within a feminist/strength-based perspective.  My philosophy about the healing process helps me stay grounded in the principles of respect for diversity, inner wisdom, empowerment, mind-body connections, self-care, and the importance of humor.

* Trauma Recovery

Domestic Violence, Same-Sex Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault/Rape/Incest, Violent Crimes

* Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

EMDR Level I Certification

* Childhood Abuse Issues

Sexual, Physical, Verbal, Emotional

* Grief/Bereavement

Loss, Illness, Death, Survivors of Murder & Suicide

* Relationship Issues

Maintaining Relationships, Divorce/Separation, Sexual Identity/Coming Out Issues, Couples Counseling

* Personal Growth & Self-Care

* Addiction

* Clinical Supervision/Consultation