Over the past seven years, I have counseled and coached people and groups in a collaborative, authentic, and supportive way to help them reach their goals. 

I completed my undergraduate studies in sociology at UNC Chapel Hill and a Master’s of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from UNC Chapel Hill’s Department of Allied Health Sciences in 2016. Before becoming a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, I worked closely with adults and families in their homes as a care manager and then as a facilitator with a county-wide education initiative focused on aligning community resources to help kids thrive from cradle-to-career. Besides running Forge Counseling and practicing therapy, I facilitate health and wellness workshops for organizations including nonprofits and local health departments.

In my spare time, you can find me snuggled up on the couch with my family, getting lost in an epic story, enjoying homemade pizza, bringing friends together for game nights, spending time in nature, or training for a race.

How I practice therapy …

People have always fascinated me, individually and socially. And I absolutely believe you cannot explore individual behavior without exploring the surrounding social world. This is why when you partner with me in therapy, you can expect a blend of systems thinking along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Humanistic and Strengths-Based psychology.

I understand that the world around us influences how we think, feel, and act and help clients identify the various systems, social structures, and social constructs that impact or influence their lives. Together, we will explore the thoughts or stories internalized through lived experiences and actions driven by core beliefs. We will also explore, together, where your thoughts and core beliefs come from. We pick up thoughts and write stories about ourselves as we move through the world and from what we learn in every experience or interaction. Working through a systems lens while incorporating evidence-based therapeutic practices offers a holistic approach to recovery and health management by digging deep and challenging the root influencers of your excessive fear, worry, sadness, and distress.

If you decide to work with me, you can expect a warm, approachable, compassionate, and accepting environment. I’ll meet you where you are and work with you at your desired pace. Everyone’s journey looks different. All you have to do is forge on!