About me and my approach to therapy
I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from George Mason University and my graduate degree in Human Development-Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC, and have over twenty years of clinical experience. I am a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist and have received advanced clinical training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
A guiding principle in the way I work with clients is the belief that people have within them the strengths and resources they need to resolve their struggles. Our work involves finding and uncovering those untapped resources. Another guiding principle is the belief that we shape and are shaped by our relationships and environments. I recognize the importance of using therapy sessions to process and resolve present concerns and also believe in balancing this with exploring your family of origin and past relationships. Understanding where we come from can offer valuable insight when we're making choices about our future.