Therapy Modalities:

I am a certified EMDR therapist through EMDRIA. I also completed level 3 training with Laurel Parnell in Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) through the Parnell Institute. Other areas of training include DBT, Compassion Focused Therapy and Strengths Based Therapy. I integrate the Polyvagal Theory and Ego States or Parts Informed approach throughout treatment. I continue to learn and expand my skill set with professional development in my areas of interest including; Internal Family Systems, Structural Dissociation, Ego States, trauma, mindfulness and new EMDR protocols. Therapy is always centered and tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Education and Experience:

I earned a Masters degree in Social Work from East Carolina University in 2001. Following that, I worked as a case manager and therapist at Southeastern Center for Mental Health serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring addiction. In 2005 I moved into a private practice setting and developed a passion for working with trauma survivors. I am skilled in working with anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship stress, and mood disorders, as well as supporting adults processing difficult childhood experiences, including emotional neglect and trauma.