Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated by patterns that seem to repeat despite their best efforts. Anxiety, relationship difficulties, emotional reactivity, and a sense of disconnection often have deeper roots—shaped by early relationships, life experiences, and the ways we learned to adapt in order to survive.​
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In our work together, we gently explore how the past continues to influence the present, while also supporting your nervous system in learning new ways of responding. Therapy is not just about understanding what happened, it is about creating the conditions for change to unfold.
My Approach
I offer a compassionate space for healing and growth. My therapy approach is grounded in safety, presence, and deep respect for the wisdom that already lives within you.​
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​​I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of professional experience. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, person-centered, and integrative. I draw from mindfulness-based and compassion-focused therapies, Brainspotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and psychodynamic, tailoring our work to your unique strengths, needs, and readiness.
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I work through an attachment lens, which means I pay close attention to how early relationships and emotional patterns may influence your present experiences. Sometimes, our work together involves gently exploring these connections to bring insight and healing. At other times, we focus on building resources, resilience, and steadiness in the here and now, supporting you to navigate life’s challenges with greater self-understanding and confidence.
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I believe deeply in the healing power of a safe, authentic therapeutic relationship. For many, being truly seen, heard, and met with genuine compassion can be profoundly transformative and is often the foundation for lasting change. I strive to create a collaborative space where you set the pace, and where your comfort and readiness guide our work together.
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As a therapist, I am warm, nonjudgmental, and attuned, bringing patience, curiosity, and a gentle sense of humor to our sessions. My intention is to offer a space where you can rest, reflect, and explore your inner world with honesty and self-compassion. Together, we’ll support you in showing up more fully and authentically in your life, relationships, and work.
Insurance & Payment
I am an in-network provider with the following insurance plans:
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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield (I am not in-network with the BCBS UNC Health Alliance plans)
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Optum / United Healthcare
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Medicare ​​
If you would like to pay out-of-pocket, the standard private pay fee is $150 for a 55-minute session. I do offer a limited number of sliding scale spots.
"Be kinder to yourself and then let your kindness flood the world." - Pema Chodron