Bio
Clinical Interests
Anxiety, depression, perfectionism, marginalized populations, race and culture related stress, identity exploration/development, graduate student experience, collegiate addiction recovery and substance use, interpersonal relationship concerns, life transitions, trauma-informed counseling, values based living, self compassion, distress tolerance, present moment awareness, acceptance, emotion regulation, and clinical supervision.
Counseling Style
I operate primarily from an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) lens. I also draw from person-centered, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and feminist counseling to support students. Collaboration and empathetic listening are foundational to my work as a counselor. I help students to access self compassion, values based exploration, and cognitive as well as emotional flexibility in the counseling room.
Personal
I enjoy reading sci-fi and afro-futuristic books. When I am not in Winston, I am most likely visiting family and friends. As someone who enjoys being in the comfort of her own home, I am often watching television and movies. I also enjoy traveling, exploring new areas, hiking, listening to music, watching theater and concerts, learning to crochet, being creative with paint, and eating desserts.
Education
Pennsylvania State University (B.S., Psychology)
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (M.S., Counseling)
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision)
Internship: The Nicholas A. Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic