About me

Originally from the beautiful upstate of Greenville, South Carolina, I moved to the Pacific Northwest 13 years ago, where I’ve built both my life and my therapy practice. As a provider, I have over 15 years of experience supporting people through OCD, anxiety, trauma, and managing intense emotions in residential, group, and individual settings.

I specialize in evidence-based, trauma-informed care using specialty CBT-based treatments such as ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), DBT, and ACT. I primarily work with adults navigating OCD and related conditions, anxiety disorders, trauma symptoms, and emotional dysregulation. I also have specialized training in perinatal mental health and a strong interest in how hormones and autoimmune conditions can impact mental health.

I have an extensive background of offering full model Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and taught DBT skills groups for many years. Often I describe myself as a provider who is “DBT at heart!” while transitioning to treating more folks with OCD. Currently, I offer “DBT-informed” treatment and treat many individuals who have completed Stage One DBT and are looking for a “Stage Two” DBT provider. For individuals who struggle with OCD and intense emotions, I am able to blend both Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and the use of DBT skills, which can help with engaging more effectively in difficult exposures!

My style is warm, collaborative, passionate, and authentic. I care deeply about my patients and the work we do together. In addition to building understanding, I love to help teach practical skills that actually work in real life. I don’t just teach coping skills and exposure; I use them in my own life too. My lived experience shapes how I show up as a provider: grounded, patient, and deeply respectful of how vulnerable this work can feel.

When I’m not working, you can usually find me outside spending time with my family and friends, traveling, kayaking, listening to music, or taking photos of orca whales while whale watching in the San Juan Islands (My happy place!).

Licensure
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Washington
License #: LH 60598873

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), South Carolina
License #: 8006

Education
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marymount University, 2012

B.A. Furman University, 2008

Specialized Training

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Tech Institute

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Trauma-Focused Therapies: Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Written Exposure Therapy (WET)

• Perinatal Mental Health Training, Postpartum Support International (PSI)