I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and more than a decade of clinical practice in North Carolina. My work is guided by a deep respect for the depth and nuance of human experience, and by a belief that healing happens in the context of safety, compassion, and belonging.

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My roots as a social worker took hold in childhood, when I was involved in community service projects with family and friends. Through these experiences, I became keenly aware of the disparities in access, opportunity, and care that shape people’s lives, and I was deeply affected by the ways some communities are supported while others are left to struggle. This awareness continues to inform both my personal values and my professional work.

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Over time, my work has come to focus on alleviating suffering through relational, attuned care grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience. I believe people carry an innate capacity for healing, wisdom, and growth, especially when met with compassion and curiosity. I value slowing down, listening carefully, and honoring the vulnerability that comes with looking inward, and I seek to meet each person with warmth, humility, and authenticity.

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I hold a lifelong commitment to fostering a more just and compassionate world. I believe that alleviating suffering is both an individual and collective responsibility, and that a sense of belonging and loving connection, to ourselves and to others, is essential for healing. In my work, I support people in nurturing the wisdom, curiosity, and compassion that make meaningful change possible.