As a licensed professional counselor, I provide culturally competent services to support people and orientations of color. My clientele consists of individuals from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, and I wholeheartedly embrace the opportunity to serve people from all walks of life and help them navigate life transitions. As an author, I write books, and therapy journals, about the human experience. As an advocate, I provide education and support to marginalized populations.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I have over a decade of experience providing mental health services to women and teens from various backgrounds and ethnicities, as well as personal wisdom gained through a lifetime of triumph over tragedy. I enjoy drawing out people's life stories and working with them to write new narratives for their life and their future through therapeutic conversations, guidance, and affirming support.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Being a woman, a person of color, and a mother with two out of three children who identify with the LBGTQ+ community, I have firsthand experience with the challenges that the marginalized and disenfranchised face. My lived experience, combined with my education, serves as the foundation from which I empower others to understand and accept all of who they are and use that knowledge to walk confidently through life.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My therapy style is relaxed and conversational while incorporating evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I typically work with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, life changes/transitions, and women’s issues.