About Me

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I am a licensed psychologist in DC and VA, and have 15+ years of clinical experience. It’s an honor to get to know each of my clients and help them in their journey towards healing and growth. As a therapist, I get to do what I love: help people heal from difficult situations, develop authentic and meaningful relationships, and live a life that honors their strengths, passions, and identity. Counseling, to me, is collaborative - we will work together to create a warm and safe space where you can pursue goals that are important to you. Based on feedback from my clients, my approach is non-judgmental, insightful, and interactive. Clients often tell me I am easy to talk to, and that I ask great questions. I believe in working towards better understanding of ourselves and our relationships, but also meaningful change in our lives.

As an individual therapist, I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, multicultural and identity issues, grief/loss, and coping with transitions. It is my passion to provide culturally responsive and affirming care, particularly for marginalized communities. I regularly engage in my own personal and professional learning so I can better understand and work towards dismantling systems of oppression.

In my practice, I am passionate about working with couples who are struggling in their relationship. It may be that conflicts have increased to the point that we feel stuck, misunderstood, and resentful towards our partners. Or maybe we just want to feel closer to our partners, like when we were first dating or married. I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, a research-based approach that has been shown to effectively reduce conflict and help couples better communicate and connect with one another.

COUNSELING APPROACH:

  • Cognitive-behavioral

  • Relational/experiential

  • Attachment/Emotionally-focused therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Culturally-affirming and responsive

Education

 

  • Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology (2010)
    - APA-Accredited program, jointly sponsored by: The College of William and Mary, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk State University, and Old Dominion University

  • M.A. in Community/Clinical Psychology from Norfolk State University (2008)

  • B.A. in Psychology and Religious Studies from the University of Virginia, Summa Cum Laude (2006)

 

Professional Experiences

 

  • Core Skills Training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy with the Washington Baltimore Center for EFT (2017-2018) provided by Kathryn Rheem, Ed.D.

  • Training on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (2017) provided by Michael Perlis, Ph.D., Don Possner, Ph.D., and Jason Ellis, Ph.D.

  • Training in Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health at Mary's Center (2016)

  • Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy with the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (2014) provided by Sue Johnson, Ph.D. and George Faller, LMFT

  • Psychologist and Supervisor at the Women’s Center, A Non-Profit Community Mental Health Center (2012-2016)

  • Staff Psychologist at the George Washington University Counseling Center (2010-2012)

  • Pre-Doctoral Internship at the American University Counseling Center (2009-2010)

  • Additional trainings within University counseling centers, public school systems, VA hospitals, and in-patient hospitals (2004-2009)

 

Professional Affliations

 

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

  • Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)

  • International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

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