Offering CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and creative approaches to help young people navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions with a warm, collaborative style that empowers growth and healing.
Kids, Teens and Young Adult Therapist in Raleigh, NC
As a recent counseling graduate stepping into this new chapter of my career, I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to support others as they continue to grow and heal. I am originally from rural Virginia, but have lived in South Carolina and Florida before officially settling here in North Carolina.
Each move and every person I have met along the way has deepened my appreciation for connection and the courage it takes to grow. I believe we’re all doing the best we can with what we have, and that healing begins through compassion, curiosity, and genuine understanding.
Whether I’m working with a child navigating anxiety, a teen struggling with stress, or a young adult adjusting to life transitions, my role is to create a space where they can explore, understand, and strengthen themselves at their own pace.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with a passion for helping people feel seen, supported, and empowered.
I hold a Master’s degree in Professional School Counseling from Appalachian State University and have experience supporting children, teens, and young adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
My passion for counseling began through my own personal experiences and from helping others process their emotions through various opportunities. These moments began small yet meaningfully, through my years as a writing tutor and nanny, and grew as I served as a peer counselor in college, later completing two counseling internships, located in a variety of school based settings.
Each of these experiences showed me how powerful it can be to feel truly heard and understood, and they shaped my desire to create a space for others to explore their thoughts, feelings, and difficult life moments.
my credentials
CBT and Solution Focused Therapist in Raleigh
My Approach
My hope is to create a space where each person feels safe, valued, and empowered to make meaningful change. I am also passionate about continued learning and growing as a clinician to better serve those I work with.
Outside of counseling, I love painting, watching reality TV, spending time in the sunshine, and lounging with my three kitties. I believe that joy, humor, and authenticity are essential parts of healing, and I strive to bring both into my work every day.
A Warm, Collaborative, Solution and Focused Therapy Style
Who I Work With
Kids navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or behavioral challenges
Teens working through stress, anxiety, trauma, identity challenges, or school pressure
Young adults facing life transitions, anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges
Individuals seeking support from a CBT therapist in Raleigh
Clients looking for a solution-focused therapist in Raleigh for goal-oriented support
parents looking for family support navigating concerns with family dynamics
Therapy Approaches I Offer
CBT Therapy: tools for understanding thoughts, managing anxiety, and building healthier coping skills
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: goal-oriented sessions to reduce stress and build confidence
Play Therapy & Expressive Arts: creative approaches especially supportive for kids and teens
Anxiety Therapy: grounding strategies + emotion management for anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
Therapy for Kids, Teens & Young Adults: age-appropriate support tailored to each stage
