Therapy to create your ideal well-being.

Directness with ease, light humor, and compassion is my approach to counseling. I take much time getting to know you and breaking down the stereotypes that exist about seeking help. Many of my clients often gladly remark on how counseling with me is informal and comfortable. I believe that is because I meet you where you are while providing you with new insights and different ways to understand your problems. I understand how our experiences, families, and cultures shape much of our behaviors and emotions, and always consider group diversity and individuality as a result. I also like to infuse pop culture references as well as quotes into my sessions. My specialized interests in therapy are relationships, cultural identity development, work-place stress or conflict, adjustment, family dynamics, racism, and sense of self.  I am passionate about working with Black women, particularly those who find it hard to care for themselves because they pour into everyone else. My favorite quote:  "If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." ~Audre Lorde
 

I am a counseling psychologist licensed in the state of Maryland.* I received my doctorate and master's degree from Lehigh University and have published and presented nationally and internationally on cultural considerations in identity exploration and counseling as well as diversity issues in higher education. Additionally, I am lecturer in psychology.

*Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), which allows telehealth counseling services in 40 states.  Granted by the PSYPACT Commission on 9/15/22.   APIT Number: 12170 

Wellbeing Designed, LLC also  contracts with providers who share in the vision of the practice of providing culturally affirming therapy and authenticity.  Read their bios here.