About Me
Which trailhead leads to your destination? What an exciting choice to make.
Like many others’, my journey included times of drudgery in jobs and a career that seemed to be going nowhere. I felt sure there was something better for me out there, but whatever that was remained elusive. Then, one day, at a fork in the road, I shared my troubles with a mentor, and in those conversations, I realized I had been focusing on the wrong skill set. The lightbulb flashed, and I soon headed to graduate school a few states away. My goals were met because I had:
Important conversations.
I understand therapy as a place to workshop ideas.
When we put our heads together and speak honestly and pragmatically, you might find that getting a handle on things is not as impossible as it might seem. I am out in the world, just as you are, and that perspective is helpful in understanding your situation.
I’m honored to talk with you about the stressors of life, whether they’re related to your career, your relationships, or the complexities of whatever situation in which you find yourself. We may meet for a few sessions, a few months, or for longer term - whatever works.
Since you’re reading this, it might be time to have a few conversations. Drop me a line, and let’s see if we can get to the root of things.
Reach out anytime. Let’s schedule a meeting and sort out a plan.
My Training
I hold a doctorate in psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology in Washington, DC, and a Bachelor’s in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have worked in an array of settings in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Washington, DC, and Charlotte: inner city community mental health clinics, addiction treatment, residential treatment facilities, hospital outpatient, and my office in the Flatiron District, giving me broad perspectives on life and therapy. I am licensed to practice in North Carolina and New York.
My Interests
My current interests include family, entrepreneurship, hiking, working out, adopting \ elderly dogs, and wrangling chickens. I was deeply involved in music for many years, and am active in the community in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. I recently served on the Board of the Mecklenburg Psychological Association for five years, and am currently serving a four year term on the Union County Community Health Services Board. I love what I do for work, and I look forward to my days in the office. Hope to see you there!