Therapist & Practice Founder

I was born in Washington D.C., raised in Maryland, and have lived in Virginia for most of my adult life. I have always loved talking to people and listening to their stories. I decided to become a therapist when I got involved with volunteer grief work through the Wendt Center in Washington D.C. Facilitating healing after loss and trauma is one of the great loves of my life. When I am not engaged in my work I like to read, cook, hike, and spend time with my friends and family. My mini labradoodle, Finn, is my near constant companion and can be found sleeping at my feet during my most of my teletherapy sessions.

I absolutely love my work as a psychotherapist. I received my undergraduate degree in psychology at Virginia Tech and master’s degree in clinical mental health at George Washington University. After completing my training through a mental health counseling agency, I opened my private practice in 2016. My ongoing professional training includes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, positive psychology, trauma informed care, internal family systems work, and EMDR. My passion is partnering with my clients to overcome past trauma and difficulties that are blocking them from living their ideal life.

I grew up near Morristown, New Jersey and received my B.A. from Wellesley College with a major in architecture. During my college years, I worked as an office assistant in a psychiatric practice. As a military spouse, I served as a Family Readiness Group leader during Operation Iraqi Freedom and later received a FINRA Military Spouse Fellowship to become an Accredited Financial Counselor®. Most recently, I worked at Navy Federal Credit Union as a debt counselor. In addition to working at Sona Counseling Services, I work part time as an assistant in a preschool. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and spending time outside with my three sons, husband, and two dogs.

I was raised in North Carolina and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where I studied English and Communications. For the past four years, I have worked as a health practice administrator in Washington, D.C.  I have a passion working with individuals coming from all walks of life, and will begin my Master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon this fall . On the weekends, I enjoy exploring bookshops, cafes, and markets with my partner and our two chihuahua mix puppies.

As of December 1, 2023, our office will be entirely virtual and seeing clients throughout the states of Maryland and Virginia. We are keeping our eyes open for long-term office space as our time in our temporary space has come to a close.