I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). This means I have completed a master’s degree in social work, completed a 2-year process of clinical supervision, and passed an exam stating I am able to practice social work independently. I also have completed extensive trainings in the modalities I use (like EMDR, ART, and IFS).

I have worked in trauma therapy since October 2020. I have also been knitting since October 2020.

This is always such an interesting question to answer because a) I am a huge nerd! and b) I am always interested in expanding my toolbox in the interest of finding things that best fit my client’s individual needs.

If you want to know more about some of the therapies I offer, I created a handy therapy comparison chart.

In short, I work with trauma-specific therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) — both of which use eye movements or “bilateral stimulation” to safely reprocess traumatic memory — in addition to a lot of other practices like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CPT and ACT are based on the belief that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors all shape one another. IFS looks at how family roles are mirrored in ourselves, and if we can heal the conflict between those roles, amazing things can happen. DBT is based on the idea that acceptance and change are not opposing forces, but actually are both required for constructing a meaningful life.

When desired, we have the unique option to integrate fiber arts or “grandma hobbies” such as knitting or crochet into our therapeutic treatment plan.

I typically work with individuals seeking help recovering from trauma. I serve South Carolina, Missouri, and Massachusetts.

I specialize in trauma recovery. That said, trauma can take a lot of different shapes and forms and create symptoms across a spectrum of experience, so I consider myself quite versatile. Many clients ask me if they are “allowed” to talk about something in session, and in general my answer is yes. We’ll figure out if and how it’s related to your trauma together.

I am based in Greenville, SC, but currently, I offer online telehealth sessions, which means I can offer therapy for anyone in South Carolina, Missouri, or Massachusetts, with the added benefit of allowing you to do therapy from the privacy of your own home (or car, as long as you’re not driving). If that’s a dealbreaker for you, we do have some options, so I encourage you to get in touch with me to discuss further and let me know that you need in-person sessions. Read about my telehealth policy.

This is a great question. Here’s the reality: first sessions are uncomfortable! We’ll get through it together.

I sometimes say that my first goal for therapy is helping you get a feel for what it means to be my client. I aim to be communicative and move at your pace. In the first session, we might go over a lot of questions, which may range from demographic data (your name, address, date of birth, gender identity, race, etc.) to defining some of your specific goals. For the most part, you are empowered to not answer any questions I ask.

I offer online telehealth therapy sessions, so you can have the benefit of healing in your own private space. I'm available most weekdays.

I do not offer sessions on the weekends and have limited availability in the evenings. However, I am pretty flexible, as it is one of my core values; contact me, let me know what your availability needs are, and we can discuss together.

I believe that the fiber arts (like knitting and crochet) can be healing and therapeutic in their own right. If you are interested, we can incorporate knitting and/or crochet instruction into your treatment plan at no extra cost. This gives us the option to integrate creativity and the process of making something into therapy, which I find to be a unique value proposition, as we will navigate challenges, fix problems, and literally create something together that represents your growth and healing in real-time. However, that is never required for therapy with me. If you are interested in the fiber arts as part of your treatment plan, be sure to let me know!