Since I’ll Learn a Lot About You, Here’s a Bit About Me
Becoming a therapist felt as natural to me as a duck taking to water.
From my early days at Sidwell Friends School, I was the friend people turned to for advice—sometimes whether they asked for it or not. Whether it was about classes, friendships, dating, sports, or family dynamics, I was drawn to helping others navigate life’s challenges.
It came as no surprise when I graduated in 1985 with a degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont. My early career took me into several D.C.-area agencies, where I supported women’s health, family wellness, and adolescent mental health.
In my late 20s and early 30s, I stepped away from agency work to focus on being a full-time mom, a season of life I deeply valued. During that time, I co-founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, working alongside the Fairfax County Police Department to develop undercover protocols for identifying and reporting child sex abuse rings.
Once my children entered school, I returned to my professional calling. I earned my MA in Counseling from Marymount University (Magna Cum Laude, Chi Sigma Iota) and became both a Licensed School Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in private practice. Later, I completed my PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision.
With over 50 years of life experience in the fast-paced D.C. area, more than 30 years of marriage and parenting in the Langley High School district, and 20+ years of counseling and community advocacy, I bring both perspective and empathy to my work. I understand the complexities of modern life and relationships—whether with adults, couples, families, or teens—and I know what it takes to help people grow and thrive.
I am here to help:
You help yourself.
You help those you love.
Credentials and Leadership Roles
PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision
Vice President, Board of Directors – Virginia AMHCA (LPC State Representative)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Board Certified Clinical Supervisor (LPC-S)
Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
Clinically Certified Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH)