My Approach

I believe that therapy is most effective when clients feel empowered and seen. I honor each person’s lived experience and tailor sessions to reflect their needs, identities, and goals.

I specialize in:

• PTSD, complex trauma, and dissociation

• Sexual abuse and intimate partner violence

• Behavioral and attachment challenges in children

• The intersection of neurodivergence, anxiety, and trauma

I support clients experiencing:

• Anxiety and OCD

• Behavioral and Conduct Disorder

• ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (PTSD)

• PTSD, dissociation and other trauma and stress related disorders

I also particularly enjoy working with non-traditional families and caregivers including:

• adoptive and foster families

• blended and intergenerational families

• LGBTQIA+ identifying caregivers and children

Brave Haven strives to provide neurodivergent-affirming and culturally responsive care, grounded in curiosity, humility, and respect.

What Makes Brave Haven Different

I brings nearly a decade of experience working with survivors of trauma, including children and youth in foster care, and adults navigating the long-term impact of violence and adversity. I hold national certifications in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and have received advanced training in evidence-based interventions for anxiety, behavioral challenges, and post-traumatic stress.

Education and Credentials

• Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)

• Masters of Science in Social Work, Columbia University

• BA in Dance, Minor in Social Welfare, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Certifications

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) – Nationally Certified

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) – Nationally Certified

Recent Advanced Training

• Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) – Yale Child Study Center (2024)

• Modular Evidence-Based Practices for Youth with Autism (MEYA) – UCLA (2025)