You Finally Found a Therapist You Love.
I am shy, sarcastic, and I will always greet you in a hoodie.
Your sessions will be casual, deeply compassionate, and truly non-judgmental. If you are tired of one more therapist asking you “How does that make you feel?” then you are at home.
We are all a little bit of a mess sometimes.
I didn’t start my career as a therapist. Twenty years ago I decided to devote my education to studying feminism, understanding power dynamics, and studying how social movements can change society. I wanted to be an activist, and I jumped into a career supporting survivors of Domestic Violence navigate the court system. After ten years of watching my clients leave and then return to toxic relationships, I knew that I needed more education. I needed a way to actually make a difference on an individual level. So, I moved from California to Georgia to tough it through graduate school. Now more than a decade later, I bring an experienced and raw approach to mental health.
You deserve the most qualified therapist for your specific mental health needs.
Not all therapists are the same.
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I have a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Women’s Studies and a Minor in Sociology from Vanderbilt University. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and my area of focus is Mental Health from Kennesaw State University. In addition to my education, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker which means that I have collected over 3500 hours of supervised clinical work and I have passed a California state licensure exam which allows me to practice as a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice. My license number is CA92601.
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Trauma is the most intense mental health experience. Trauma can include bullying, childhood abuse, or a toxic relationship that impacts your life. Have an expert therapist can mean healing without feeling triggered and can heal scars without deepening them. An inexperienced therapist can do more harm than good. I have worked with clients in all types of traumatic experiences from domestic violence relationships, to homeless shelters, to trauma hospitals. Not all trauma is the same, but I assure you that nothing will surprise me or make me embarrassed.
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I believe that all therapists have a primary method, but we gather our experience from multiple orientations. I consider myself an “old school” psychotherapist because I believe that our childhood defines much of the way we act as adults. I learn about my clients upbringing, including their attachment styles, and this helps me have a full understanding. Rather than simply be stuck in the past, I incorporate modern mindfulness tools for reducing anxiety and depression. Then we look forward and incorporate “homework” for practical solutions. You don’t need to take notes or fill out worksheets (but you can if you would like!)