I am a supervisee in clinical social work under the supervision of Jodi Harris, LCSW. I specialize in working with children ages 4+ living with trauma, anxiety, and ADHD, and those undergoing significant life changes. I empower young people to understand their emotions, advocate for their needs, and establish healthy relationships with themselves and others. Client goals and values guide my approaches. Working with the philosophy that it takes a village to raise a child, I collaborate with caregivers and supportive adults to best support kiddos.
I use evidence-based and trauma-informed practices rooted in play, sand tray, art, and cognitive behavioral therapies to help young people grow and express themselves to the fullest. I also provide behavioral management information and emotional support to client caregivers, with the goal of supporting the whole family system.
My experiences providing trauma therapy at ReadyKids in Charlottesville and case management to female-identifying folks at the YWCA Madison in Wisconsin have informed my approaches to providing strengths-based therapies rooted in client goals and values. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in the midst of COVID-19 shutdowns (January of 2021) with a Bachelor of Art in Psychology. I received my Masters in Social Work with a clinical focus from Virginia Commonwealth University in May of 2024.
I provide face-to-face sessions ideal for play and sand tray therapy at our Crozet location. Clients more comfortable working with me from home can also do so virtually.
When not in sessions, I can be found in Charlottesville exploring new hiking trails, bands, and yummy restaurants.