WHAT I ADDRESS AND HOW

Issues

I provide psychotherapy for young adults and adults who have mental health concerns like anxiety, social anxiety and depression, as well as more general life issues like relationship difficulties, grief and loss and changes in circumstance(s). I hold a licence in addiction counseling (LCAS) and work with people with substance use disorders or behavioral addictions, whether they are in recovery or not.

Trauma and Attachment Focus

I also work with individuals who have experienced trauma and/or difficult upbringings and may or may not have a diagnosis of PTSD. I am Certified in EMDR and Level 1 Trained in Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS). Offering Attachment Focused and IFS-informed EMDR, I am able to assist clients with complex trauma histories. I am also certified in Therapeutic Fly-fishing EMDR, a nature-based modication of EMDR using Japanese tenkara rods.

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Approaches

I use evidence-based approaches that have a proven record in helping people change, heal and become more psychologically flexible:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
  • Interpersonal Process Interventions
  • Attachment-Focused Interventions

More on my approach to addiction recovery management here.

WORKING WITH ME

Click below, send me a text or call 910-240-2333 to schedule an appointment

Finding the Right Fit

Choosing to engage in psychotherapy is an important decision, one that can be the gateway to change, insight and greater freedom in life. Choosing the right therapist is equally important. If you've never been to therapy, it can be a little daunting at first. There are so many questions, so many therapists and so many unknowns... Not every therapist is right for every person.

Give me a call, text or email me. Let me know what you're looking for and we can decide whether or not I'm a good fit for you at this time. If I'm not, I'll provide you referrals to trusted clinicians and/or resources that may be better suited for you.

Insurance and Rates

I currently accept NC BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare, Aetna, NC State Health Plan (Aetna), Tricare and Medicare. My sessions are typically 60-90 minutes in length. I do offer EMDR intensive sessions (half day), when appropriate. My self-pay rate for individual therapy is $125. I do offer a needs-based sliding scale. Contact me to learn more.

The Therapy Space

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in Wilmington, NC and am drawn to serve in my home town. I attended UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work in 2014 with a clinical focus, earning my MSW and a certificate in Substance Abuse Studies. I completed my clinical internship at Duke University Counseling and Psychological Services and went on to work for over three years at Hoy Recovery Program, Inc., a residential treatment program in rural Northern New Mexico. There I came to see quite clearly how trauma, unmet needs, socio-economic forces and historical traumas often reside under the outer layers of mental illness and addiction.

I have been involved in self-inquiry work for over 20 years and have experience with mindfulness and meditation practices. In my spare time I hang out with my partner and my chihuahua-mix, run, make music and connect with nature. I find the process of therapy, its discoveries and subtleties, unendingly compelling and feel very privileged to be able to engage in this work.

I am licensed to provide clinical social work in in North Carolina, New Mexico and can provide telementalheatlh services in South Carolina (credential #227)