Hello! I am a warm, non-judgmental and real person. One of my basic tenants is we, as people, are doing the best we can, and sometimes our conscious or subconscious "plan" or “way” to take care of ourselves is just not working anymore. Sometimes we need to develop a new way, but that can be difficult or painful and we need help. The relationship with ourselves, family, friends and our community is a pillar to good health and well being. However things get in the way….like trauma, substance use, addiction, depression, anxiety, loneliness, illness, & fear. I want to support your concerns and help you improve your sense of wellbeing. Hello! I am a warm, non-judgmental and real person. One of my basic tenants is we, as people, are doing the best we can, and sometimes our conscious or subconscious "plan" or “way” to take care of ourselves is just not working anymore. Sometimes we need to develop a new way, but that can be difficult or painful and we need help. The relationship with ourselves, family, friends and our community is a pillar to good health and well being. However things get in the way….like trauma, substance use, addiction, depression, anxiety, loneliness, illness, & fear. I want to support your concerns and help you improve your sense of wellbeing.
Trauma and relational ruptures shape how we see ourselves & the world around us. It directly impacts our relationships, self perception, coping skills, self esteem, etc. A common way to manage the impact of trauma is through unhealthy or addictive behaviors. I can offer you guidance through intense emotional experiences with non-judgment. My framework is based on the idea that we have an inherent need to relate to others, ourselves and our communities and I help you do this by enhancing your self awareness. With deeper understanding you will be able to learn new insight and skills, and repair the relationship with yourself, and if you are interested, with others.
I am a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and a Certified Clinical Supervisor. After earning my LCSW and LCAS, I continued my training with over 50 hours on the Americans Sciences of Addictions Medicine Manual, over 200 hours in Gestalt Therapy and 50 hours of EMDR through EMDRHAP
Additional areas of focus: Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Social anxiety and phobia
NC LCSW C007023