My Background, Experience & Supervisory Style

I’m an LCSW in the states of both Georgia and Texas and a board-approved supervisor in Texas. I have been practicing clinical social work for the past 8 years.

I am currently working in private practice doing individual therapy and clinical supervision. Prior to opening my own private practice, I worked in a variety of nonprofits with under-resourced populations. Much of my work has been in housing services providing case management for people experiencing homelessness. In addition to homeless services, I have also worked in psychiatric crisis and outpatient therapy services in community mental health settings. The populations I have served include Veterans, people with HIV, people experiencing homelessness, children and youth, and more. I have worked with people ranging from mild symptoms to severe mental illnesses including psychotic disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and suicidality.

My current specialization is LGBTQIA+ issues and attachment-based or complex trauma. I am EMDR certified and use EMDR therapy with many of my clients. I also use CBT and elements of IFS and DBT. I come from a harm-reduction background and value this approach when targeting substance use or self-harm behaviors with my clients. My clinical style is warm, affirming, and inquisitive.

I view supervision as a setting in which you can grow, learn, make mistakes and receive guidance. I think processing as well as learning are both important parts of the supervision process which is why I incorporate an educational component into supervision as well as leaving space for informal discussion and case conceptualization.

Together, through a lens of cultural humility, we will navigate ethical dilemmas, deepen your understanding of board rules and regulations, familiarize you with various DSM-5 diagnoses and diagnostic tools, improve your treatment planning and documentation skills, navigate crises and mandated reporting laws, gain an understanding of various clinical interventions, and ultimately improve your self-awareness and develop your clinical style.