I strive to create a private practice that is trauma-informed and centers on social justice. This practice is anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and affirms and celebrates the value of difference.

Who am I?

Originally from the Pittsburgh area, I moved to State College to attend the Pennsylvania State University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I subsequently completed my Master of Education in Counselor Education, specializing in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, at the same institution. We Are!

I hold both a National Counselor Certification (NCC) and a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) license in Pennsylvania. I am currently working toward professional licensure under the supervision of Samantha Pastier LPC (PC008683). This professional supervision ensures that my clinical services are rendered with the utmost quality and integrity.

In my personal time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my two dogs, cooking, baking, and other activities related to wellness.

Previous Work and Experience

My professional experience and training encompasses a diverse range of settings and individuals, including crisis hotline services, behavioral health settings, university counseling clinics, K-12 school-based therapy (both group and individual sessions), career and mental health counseling for a post-secondary education certification program for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and private practice.

Types of Therapy I Practice

I utilize an integrative approach to counseling incorporating multiple evidenced-based theoretical frameworks to meet the needs of my clients. The theoretical approaches I pull from most are: Person-Centered Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (CBT), Feminist Theory, Multicultural Theory, and Ecological Systems Theory. 

Areas of Expertise:

  • Life Transitions

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Panic Disorder

  • Relationship Issues

  • School Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Stress

  • Anxiety

  • Autism

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Intellectual Disability

  • Education and Learning Disabilities