Childhood Trauma: The grief of not getting our needs met in childhood can negatively impact the way we relate to ourselves as well as how we relate to others in our relationships. People have a tendency to minimize what happened to them and dismiss the needs that were not met. However we must grieve those losses so that we can move forward with a clear understanding of what shaped us and what we need from our relationships now.

Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: IPV encompasses a range of abusive behaviors, including physical, sexual, and psychological harm inflicted by a current or former intimate partner. Women experience the highest rates of IPV and survivors typically report significant mental health issues with negative impacts to daily functioning. This includes survivors of prostitution and trafficking - a population I have specialized training in and have worked with across a number of social work settings.

Helping Professionals and Healthcare Providers: I have a great deal of experience supporting healthcare workers through their trials and tribulations. I began working for a public hospital in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and my role involved providing counseling to many of my colleagues. Most medical professionals are people with big hearts who want to make a difference but at times may struggle to reconcile their own values with the company they work for, or have difficulty coming to terms with the realities of the healthcare industry. With a high incidence of secondary trauma exposure and burn out; it is essential to have a space to process and contain all that you hold.

New and Expectant Parents: As a mother of two young boys, I recognize how stressful raising a family can be. I love supporting parents through their challenges while helping them find ways to prioritize their own needs and reconnect to their identity before children. My work supporting parents is guided in part, by my experience volunteering as a group facilitator for PEPS (a peer support program for new parents). Whatever stage you are in and whatever you are struggling with, I am here to walk with you and support you because parenting is truly the hardest job we will ever love. 

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers: I served in the United States Peace Corps - Philippines 2012-2014 this was the first time I ever sought out therapy for myself due to the distress I felt witnessing so much poverty and suffering on a massive scale. I became depressed and began to question my purpose in life. Thankfully I was able to connect with a therapist who helped me find my way back to myself. If you are an RPCV and need a like minded individual to process your Peace Corps experience or perhaps how your life and identity has changed since then - let’s connect.