Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

Welcome! I am so happy you are here. I work specifically with people of color and those in the LGBTQ+ community who are seeking therapy for anxiety, stress and burnout, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.  Therapy can be a scary and daunting step. Taking the time to address your needs, big or small, shows strength and courage and I will be right by your side with empathy and compassion.  I believe that, when entering a space of vulnerability, it is important to feel safe and secure. As a therapist, my job is to provide you with a non-judgmental therapeutic environment to support you in your healing and growth. I am here to offer a collaborative approach to empower and foster change in your journey.

As a highly qualified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), I have gained years of valuable experience in psychiatric nursing. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University and a specialized Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. My passion lies in offering caring, personalized, and collaborative support to patients of all ages. I believe in creating a supportive partnership, as each person’s journey is unique and important. With extensive experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings, I help each individual in my practice manage a wide range of mental health issues. I use proven methods to combine therapy and medication management to best meet your individual needs. My commitment to high-quality care focuses on effective communication, empathy, patient education, safety, and expertise. With my dedication, you can feel confident in receiving safe and personalized mental health care at Stonehaven Psych Care. *Specialties •Adult Psychiatry •Child Psychiatry •Psychiatry *Conditions treated •Depression •Anxiety •Bipolar disorders •ADHD •Insomnia •OCD •Geriatric Psychiatry •Mood disorders •Pediatric Psychiatry •Behavioral issues •Emotional trauma •Family Issues •LGBTQIA+ •Stress •Anger Management •Cultural & Ethnic Issues •Grief •Loss •Maternal Mental Health •Men's Issues •Relationship Issues •Trauma and PTSD •Chronic Conditions *Treatment philosophy I believe that each individual is unique and deserves to be treated as such. My goal is to support you in taking the time to truly understand yourself, your strengths and challenges so that you can make informed decisions about the direction of your life. I am interested in utilizing various methods (ranging from mindfulness practices to medication management) to better understand what’s going on with your body and mind so that we can come up with some strategies that work for you. I want to help my patients find a way of being in a world based on self-compassion and kindness. *Treatment approach •Culturally Sensitive •Person-Focused •Mindfulness-Based(MBCT) •Emotionally Focused •Trauma-Focused •Humanistic •Coaching •Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) •Strength-Based •Motivational Interviewing •Interpersonal •Psychodynamic *Practice description At Stonehaven Psych Care, we specialize in providing personalized and comprehensive mental health services for patients ranging from 12-70 years old. Our philosophy focuses on the utilization of psychotherapy and psychopharmacotherapeutics to manage and treat a variety of psychiatric conditions. We collaborate with each patient to meet their specific needs and create evidence-based practice treatment plans. We offer two forms of appointments so that you can find the right type of interaction that works for you, whether it be from the comfort of you home through telehealth or a more personal approach via in-person appointments. *Insurance •Aetna •Cigna •Optum •UnitedHealthcare •Blue Cross Blue Shield •Oscar Health •Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare •Wellcare •Tufts Health Plan •WellSense •Allways Health Partners

20+ years of experience as a teacher, business owner, and mom, and now, as a therapist makes me uniquely qualified to help women and teenagers cope successfully with life's challenges. I have immense empathy for teens and women who feel alone, like they don't fit in, or are called "weird," and have worked with clients that suffered from ADHD, trauma and abuse, bullying, anxiety, depression, withdrawal, isolation, excessive absences, anger issues and recovered from the fallout of domestic violence, PTSD, and dysfunctional relationships. My passion is helping teens and women develop a stronger internal sense of self-love and self-appreciation to live a full and rewarding life.

I love giving my clients a warm, safe space to openly share their most guarded thoughts and feelings so that they feel they can be open about the burdens they carry and have them lifted through our work together.

I provide LGBTQIAP+ affirming expressive arts and nature based teletherapy to residents of California. I know the search for the right therapist can be challenging, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to see if we are a good fit.

Speech-Language Pathology! @BrainGainsTherapy At BGTS, we provide highly skilled speech, language, cognitive, feeding, voice, and swallowing therapy services to children and adults, of all ages. BGTS utilizes a person-centered, family-centered, holistic approach to implement evidence-based therapy. At Brain Gains Therapy, you or your family member will be evaluated and treated by a compassionate, knowledgeable, licensed and ASHA certified, Speech and Language Pathologist. He or she will address all of your questions, and unique areas of concern, as you work together as a team to develop and reach your communication and swallowing goals.

I have many years experience working with clients that have anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and many other challenges. I provide a safe, confidential, collaborative, and non-judgmental space to individuals, families, couples, and children/adolescents providing my clients with awareness, empowerment, validation, and tools to better manage life's challenges. If you are presented with life challenges or just need someone to talk to, it would be my pleasure to assist you in your journey. I currently provide Telehealth services in California and Colorado. Using evidenced-based treatment methods I work collaboratively with clients using a Person-Center approach to create a treatment plan that will help my client reach their goals and improve there mental health. Starting therapy can be scary, it takes a lot of strength to take that first step towards improving your mental health. Therapy provides you with a safe place to become more aware and grow into the person you want to be and live the life you want to be living.

Have you been feeling more anxious lately? Are your relationships and work life suffering? I’d love to help. I use several established modalities like EMDR, Emotion Focused Individual and Couples Therapy among others to help you build a calmer, happier life. Free phone consult and in office (county health order permitting) and teletherapy options available.

I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Rutgers University in New Jersey, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Sociology minor. Growing up, family and friends always came to me for help and found comfort in talking to me about their challenges. I loved helping them and always knew I wanted a career where I would be able to help people and have a positive impact on their lives. When I was a freshman in college at Rutgers University, I saw Eric LeGrand play football, and during a game, he was paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors thought that he would never be able to breathe independently again, let alone have any movement or feeling in his body. However, LeGrand never let his situation define him. He relearned how to breathe without a ventilator’s assistance and eventually even regained feeling in his body and some movement. Throughout my years in college, I saw the challenges and adversity that he faced. Seeing him still push towards his goals and have such a positive outlook on life helped me realize that I wanted to help people have that same outlook even though they have faced challenges and struggles. I also spent my time at Rutgers volunteering for a mentoring program at a local high school that would help guide students through high school with the goal of earning a full scholarship to Rutgers University. Seeing the positive impact I could have on these student lives further fueled my passion for helping others. During my final year at Rutgers, I was fortunate enough to study abroad in Rome, Italy. I developed a love of travel and learning about different people, cultures, and customs. During that time, I traveled to six other countries, where I was immersed in different cultures and traditions, which helped me learn and grow as a person. After graduating, I moved to Washington, DC, where I attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, DC Campus, for my Masters in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. In 2017 my wife and I moved to Charlotte and loved getting to know the city! In 2020 I started Bright View Counseling in Charlotte, North Carolina, to help those struggling and offer a unique type of therapy and counseling. I wanted to create a practice where I could bring a different twist to the typical therapy approach by involving unique and engaging activities during the session, such as going outdoors for walks and outside sessions, playing games, and doing exercises, including our office dog Charlotte.

You’re tired from a lifetime of feeling both 'too much' and yet 'not enough'. This overwhelming shame and guilt is preventing you from enjoying healthy connections to yourself and others. You show up readily for others but will not ‘burden' them when you are in need. You try so hard to hide your sensitivity, but know deep inside that this should be a beloved asset. Are you aching to discover yourself, to experience the joy of self acceptance and healthy attachment? Is holding a scarcity mindset or living a life impacted by emotional wounds and intergenerational patterns no longer serving you? You are ready to be seen and to heal. There is help to break the painful intergenerational patterns and heal the shame you are have been carrying. Imagine, being able to communicate your needs and your inner truth to yourself and others without fear. Your journey in a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ body deserves recognition. It is time for you to fall deeply in secure, authentic love with yourself and others. I am here if you have heard the call to transform painful patterns, to embrace your sensitivity, and to develop healthy connections. If you are seeking highly personalized, virtual therapy with an intuitive, compassionate BIPOC therapist, please reach out via phone or website to schedule your first session or a complimentary 15 minute consultation.