As a young adult I was introduced to the value of helping others while volunteering at a children’s grief camp. It was the exposure to healing pain through support and creativity that led me to career in social service. While attending Southwestern College in New Mexico, I deepened my understanding of how to become conscious of thoughts and behaviors, embrace our individuality, and discover the importance of connection to others.
My practicum into the diverse field of mental health began with internships at the Torture Abolition Survivors Support Center (TASSC) , Children’s National Hospital in D.C., and the Springfield Psychiatric Hospital in Sykesville, MD. After receiving a Master’s in Counseling and Art Therapy, I grew as a novice therapist at the Sexual Abuse/Assault Resource Center (SARC) providing individual and group therapy for persons who have experienced sexual, emotional, and physical abuse.
In 2010, I returned to the hospice milieu and enhanced my expertise of grief & loss, chronic illness, and care-giving while working as an art therapist and bereavement director. In 2015, I opened a private practice offering individual therapy to adults.
All the people I have met along this path of healing have enriched my understanding of what it means to be a vulnerable yet resilient human being who can experience both the pain and joy of life. I value integrity in my work, and stay current with evidenced-based research and techniques by attending regular trainings and peer supervision with other licensed therapists.
Licensed by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LC#4349)
Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist (License # ACT035)
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