Therapy approach
I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, so no matter what modality we’re using, my work is grounded in a relational approach. I see the relationship between therapist and client as a genuine connection that can give opportunities to practice vulnerability, receive care and compassion, grow in self-acceptance, learn about interpersonal patterns, and try out new ways of navigating emotions and relationships.
My work is also centered around body liberation, Health at Every Size, and neurodiversity affirming approaches. Many of the challenges folks bring in are in some way connected to oppressive systems, so I’m very open to exploring that with clients. I believe that the personal is political, so of course therapy is too!
Therapy modalities
Somatic and Attachment Focused (SAFE) EMDR (currently pursuing certification- my consultant is Katy Gelinas, LPC, LMHC)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed
Experience and training highlights
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC (#15748) practicing since 2020
Regularly attend consultation groups focused on Autism, ADHD, OCD, and eating disorders
Ongoing EMDR consultation with Katy Gelinas, LPC, LMHC
Somatic and Attachment Focused (SAFE) EMDR Basic training
DARe 1 Fundamentals of Attachment training
Introduction to Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders training
Ample + RootED Foundations online eating disorders training program
Neurodiversity affirming I-CBT training with Brittany Goff, LCSW-C
Self-compassion focused ERP training with Kimberly Quinlan, LMFT
Harm reduction training with Nalgona Positivity Pride
Neurodivergent and queer affirming approaches to food and body training with RDs for Neurodiversity
Non-stereotypical presentations of neurodivergence training with UNC School of Social Work
Cultural competency in working with gender expansive clients training with Angela Brooks-Livingston, LCMHC-S, NCC, LCAS, CCS
Gender affirming care letter writing training with Dreya Blume, LCSW