Hi, it’s nice to meet you! I am the Clinical Director at Mindful Living LLC. I am passionate and enthusiastic about aiding individuals in their mental health journey. I strive to create a safe space for clients to explore what they want to see change in their lives. I work at the client’s pace to see that change unfold. Change can be overwhelming, but with support, guidance, and a space where you can feel accepted as you are I’ve seen individuals flourish. I offer a compassionate approach offering clients a variety of modalities and educational material. I work well with a variety of cliental. I primarily serve young adults, adults, and seniors.
I aim to make my sessions collaborative with my clients, and gently will offer educational materials, dialoguing, and practical exercises in session. I am happy to be given feedback and want to encourage clients to feel like they have ownership too over our time together. I’ve been told I can be “challenging in a good way.”
I knew I wanted to be a therapist at a young age entering college with a major in Psychology already intending a track towards becoming a mental health therapist. I’ve always been attuned with others and interested in the inner workings of the human experience. I feel honored at the privilege of getting to know clients intimately and have them trust me. I am an extrovert and feel fulfilled coming out of sessions with clients. I truly feel a deep fondness for all of my clients.
When I am not in the office, I am exploring! I frequently backpack, camp, spend time with my two dogs at the dog park, cuddle my two cats, and love trying out new recipes in the kitchen. I can’t help myself though and am frequently engaged with therapeutic material outside of work to include books by Dr. Nicole LePera, Esther Perel, and Brene Brown. I listen to too many podcasts to include Rethinking Wellness, We Can Do Hard Things, Sex with Emily, Therapist Uncensored, and Pillow Talks.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health in Delaware. My career in mental health began in 2009 with my journey allowing me the opportunity to work extensively with alcohol/drug/gambling addiction and trauma. I am a National Certified Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Additionally, I am a Board Approved Supervisor through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. I have worked both in the private sector and in community mental health both offering psychotherapy and overseeing the training of graduate professionals and student interns.
