Why I Do This Work

I never planned to be a therapist. If you told my younger self that I’d build a career around sitting still, listening deeply, and helping people understand themselves, I wouldn’t have believed you.

As a kid, I was often teased for talking too much, being “bossy,” too loud, or never knowing when to be quiet. I struggled with making friends, and at times, I wasn’t even sure I liked people. I certainly never imagined that my words—the thing I was most criticized for—would become a source of healing for others.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people as they untangle the past, let go of shame, and build a life that feels like their own. I’ve watched children heal from trauma and move through the adoption process. I’ve helped overwhelmed parents feel more capable. I’ve seen clients finally recognize that they have needs—many of which were never met in childhood or early relationships.

I do this work because I’ve witnessed firsthand what happens when someone finally understands that they aren’t broken, lazy, or unlovable. I’ve seen the relief on a client’s face when they realize their struggles aren’t personal failures—they’re responses to the experiences they’ve lived through.

My Passion for Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy

My deep dive into ADHD research started when I was working with children in therapy—and later, as a parent. I’ve spent hundreds of hours studying the many ways ADHD presents, especially in women and highly intelligent individuals, where it often goes unrecognized. As I learned more, I started questioning my own neurodivergence. Suddenly, so many things about my childhood, thinking patterns, and ways of interacting with the world made sense. The traits I once found frustrating—my strong emotions, my intensity, the way my brain jumps from one thing to the next—weren’t personal flaws. They were just me.

Understanding ADHD has helped me better understand myself and the people I love, and it’s that same sense of self-acceptance and compassion that I want for my clients.

Why the Mental Health System Needs to Change

This work has also opened my eyes to the ways the mental health system doesn’t always work for the people who need it most. Too often, therapy is dictated by insurance policies, rigid timelines, and unrealistic expectations—not by what truly helps people heal. I refuse to accept the idea that we should keep doing things a certain way just because that’s how they’ve always been done.

I challenge the profession to evolve, just as we challenge clients to grow. That’s why I push back against the status quo and mental health stigma. And that’s why, as a supervisor, I expect every therapist I train to practice being nonjudgmental, stay aware of their biases, and fully commit to seeing their clients as whole people—not problems to be solved.

At the end of the day, therapy isn’t about me—it’s about you. I’m not here to “fix” you. I’m here to help you love yourself fully and step into the life you want.

And when you get there? I’ll be the one cheering you on, maybe even tearing up a little, because this—helping people see their own strength—is why I do this work.

My practice is grounded in the belief that therapy should be ethical, accessible, and sustainable—for both clients and therapists. I value transparency, equity, and person-centered care that honors your lived experience and emotional truth.

Whether I’m supporting a neurodivergent adult, a burned-out therapist, or a parent breaking generational cycles, I show up with integrity, curiosity, and a deep respect for your resilience. Growth happens through honest connection, collaboration, and a pace that respects your nervous system and capacity.

My mission is simple: help people heal without burning out, create spaces where therapists and clients thrive, and offer support that actually makes life feel more possible.

I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field, spanning therapy, supervision, leadership, and systems-level change. I’ve worked with incarcerated women, individuals with intellectual disabilities, youth in the foster care system, and families navigating how to support their neurodivergent children.

Some of my work has focused on helping people break free from patterns—whether in their families, their relationships, or the way they see themselves. Systems can make change feel impossible, but together, we find ways to move forward. I’ve worked with adults at every stage—those who have always known they were neurodivergent and those just beginning to explore what that means.

I’ve met people in their homes, schools, and communities, seeing firsthand how real-life environments shape mental health. This work has given me deep insight into the impact of trauma, systemic barriers, and resilience. These experiences continue to shape my work today, whether I’m supporting neurodivergent adults, cycle-breakers, or fellow therapists.

I tailor therapy to what actually works for you, blending different approaches to fit your needs. Some of the methods I draw from include:

• Neurodivergent-Affirming Strategies – ADHD-friendly tools, executive function support, and unmasking work.
  Psychodynamic & Attachment-Based Therapy – Exploring how early relationships and life experiences shape patterns in trust, connection, and self-worth.
  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns.
  Emotion-Focused & Somatic Work – Understanding and processing emotions in a way that feels safe and manageable.
  Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Practices – Building awareness, emotional regulation, and self-acceptance.
  Practical Skill-Building & Executive Function Support – Tools for organization, motivation, and managing overwhelm, especially for ADHD minds.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in Georgia, with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a current PhD student in Leadership and Decision-Making.

My education, combined with real-world experience, has shaped my flexible, strengths-based approach—because therapy and supervision should adapt to the person, not the other way around.