Optum Therapists in Virginia

Is managing stress, anxiety, or trauma overwhelming and impacting your quality of life? Do you feel physically and emotionally drained and unable to manage daily tasks? You deserve to feel happy, capable, and whole again! I can help you identify your inner strengths to overcome any emotional and mental health challenges you are experiencing. I have over 12 years of experience providing services to clients with various mental health challenges. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for a range of individuals. This includes those in late adolescence and adulthood who may be dealing with anxiety, mood, and trauma-related disorders/symptoms as well as individuals facing life stressors and transitions. I work to help my clients navigate these difficulties, identify unique needs, and build skills to unlock their inner and inherent capacity for healing and growth. My approach to therapy varies based on the individual needs of each client I work with. I believe in utilizing a client-centered approach and research-backed treatments that are most effective for your struggles. This approach helps me and the client build a shared understanding of their reality and allows us to work together to chart a path forward.

Recognizing that things need to change is a good thing. It's usually the first step toward making improvements in our lives. I'm here to help you make things more manageable and to help you increase you satisfaction in life. Reaching out for help might be difficult and somewhat scary but it doesn’t have to be. My style of counseling is laid back, non-judgmental and accepting. Once we get started the initial anxiety of getting setup will ease and we can start working toward the goals that you have in mind or that I can help you find.

Great to meet you. I am so glad you are here! I am an LCSW, licensed to practice in the state of Virginia. I received my B.A. in Sociology from Norfolk State University and a Master's in Social Work in Advanced Clinical Practice from Walden University. I specialize in treating youth and adolescents, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and women's issues. I utilize a person-centered, solution-focused approach to empower my clients to effect change in their lives. My approach to therapy is to empower individuals to achieve the goals they set for themselves. I support my clients by providing a safe and non-judgmental space to be seen and heard. I create an environment that is supportive and productive. My clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling motivated and also challenged to make effective changes.

I was born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, NY. I earned a BA in Psychology from Hampton University, a MA in Clinical Psychology from Norfolk State University and an Ed.S in Counseling Education from Hampton University. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples in different settings including psychiatric hospitals, schools, private and community agencies.

Welcome to my page! I practice in California, Virginia, and Florida.  My style is very humanistic. I believe that all humans are hard-wired toward growth and healing, sometimes we just get stuck. Together we can uncover what gets you stuck and help you move toward a life that’s more meaningful.