Anxiety, depression, and those really difficult feelings can make us feel stuck, but there is hope. Let's focus on feeling better, personal growth, and healing by looking at the world through your eyes. Allow me to assist you through an empathetic lens that doesn't ask "What's wrong with you?", but instead, wonders what experiences lead you to where you are now. From there, we can figure out how to get you where you truly want to be. I use a trauma-informed lens and solution-focused approach to help guide the work I do with my clients. I like to give my clients autonomy and make them feel like I am meeting them where they are.
MSW - Social Work, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
I had anxiety very bad starting in the 4th grade. I didn't know what it was then, but I can identify that is what it was now. I was able to see a counselor at school who helped me through it. Apparently, it made such an impact that it led me to where I am now.
I value family time. I enjoy yoga, reading, and being active in my community.
I am a bit biased but the non-profit I started, called, Together We Bloom, inc. which offers free community sessions relating to mental health/ wellness to fill the gap of more mental health services needed in our community.
I do! I have a dog named Savannah who is actually a certified therapy dog and frequents my office. My favorite pet story is when she got sprayed by a skunk a few summers ago and it was not fun then, but now we can look back and laugh.
If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency or crisis and needs immediate help, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Here are some additional crisis resources.