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I offer virtual psychotherapy for adults in Virginia. I also offer groups and workshops designed for veterinary medicine and allied animal professionals as well as yoga classes focused on the mind-body connection. My services are provided during evenings and weekends.

At times in life we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about our next steps. I offer a compassionate and collaborative approach to help individuals uncover their strengths, understand the deeper patterns in their lives, and build meaningful strategies for change. Together, we create a space where you can share your story without judgment and explore new ways to grow and thrive. Your time and energy are valuable, and choosing to invest in yourself through therapy is a courageous and transformative step. 

I am a Certified Veterinary Social Worker and School Social Worker, drawing from a background of 20 years serving a diverse clientele and performing mental health research as a project manager and research associate within college counseling, veterinary medicine, industry-sponsored trials, through federally funded social policy and economics contracts, and multi-model models for treatment studies for depression. I bring you evidence-based practices to support your journey. 

I tailor therapeutic interventions to your needs drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing for addiction, Positive Psychology, Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy, Worden's Grief Model. I also incorporate mindfulness principles and movement-based techniques as appropriate, informed by my background as a yoga teacher. Most importantly, my aim is harnessing your strengths as I'm here to support your goals. 

My practice covers a range of mental health concerns, whether situational or ongoing, including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, family distress, life transitions, alcohol and substance abuse, and academic challenges. I also specialize in assisting college students, veterinary medical students and professionals, and animal owners. 

My background.

In my psychotherapy practice, I support a diverse adult clientele through life transitions, relationship challenges, personal growth, and a broad spectrum of mental health concerns. While I work as a generalist, my recent focus includes:

• Adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, trauma, family distress, and major life changes

• Students at all levels—undergraduate, graduate, and professional

• Veterinary professionals and allied animal workers facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and trauma

• Animal owners coping with grief, loss, and caregiving stress

I have chosen to work through a highly reputable and established therapy platform which includes supportive mental health tools, ease of verifying insurance, and access to a referral base for those deciding to seek medication management.  

Insurance: Visit my Grow Therapy Profile to schedule individual sessions (Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, EAP: Cigna, EAP: UnitedHealthcare/Optum, GTEB, Kaiser Permanente, United Healthcare/Optum, VA Community Care Network)

Private Pay: $140/session

Sliding Scale: I provide a sliding scale for individual therapy for those who do not have insurance. 

Scheduling: I provide virtual appointments in the evenings and on weekends. 

Groups: I am forming a virtual veterinary medicine and allied animal professional processing & wellbeing group for VA residents as well as a small yoga weekly drop in yoga class focused on restorative yoga and mental wellness (coming soon).