Founder of Chesapeake Counseling Center and Licensed Psychotherapist

In my own life, I was born with a natural gift to connect with others, a strong desire to understand human suffering, and to work with people to alleviate psychological and emotional pain. This desire led me to travel to Bali, Indonesia, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Australia, observing other cultures, their ways of living and thinking, and their associated values and traditions. I was absolutely mesmerized by Eastern values, ways of thinking, and methods of working toward a life of self actualization.

“Healing begins when we embrace our own light and allow it to guide our path.”

I often felt a disconnect when working in the business world, as my undergraduate degree is in business. I never felt motivated by numbers, sales goals, and the like. I had a natural connection to people on a deeper level and felt that God gave me a gift to serve and heal others. I had a calling to become a helper, a healer, and an encourager to help pave the way for people to find their own inner light again.

After many years exploring and trying to find my path to accomplish this goal, I went back to earn my master’s degree in social work shortly after my first son was born. I made the decision to follow my path to become a licensed psychotherapist. I began devoting my life to the pursuit of mental health and self actualization, living a life aligned with these values.

My mission is to share the knowledge and tools I have acquired over the last 18 years with as many people as I can. I believe in helping people live and grow to their true potential, and I would love to assist you in your journey of growth, healing, and awakening.

My Approach

I practice from a holistic perspective, as I believe in the mind and body connection and that healing begins from this point. I work to empower the people I work with, as true change happens in this way. We all suffer on some level, and sometimes we stand in our own way, underestimating our ability to heal. Unconditional love toward the self, creating a vision, and working on decreasing negative thoughts that cause depression, anxiety, and low self esteem are elements I incorporate into my therapy sessions.

I utilize an existential therapy approach, CBT, and EMDR therapy to facilitate change and a shift in perspective. I believe in faith over fear, operating from a place of love, grace, and gratitude. These serve as a guide for our work together to help you align with your values and live a self directed, empowered, and authentic life.