My Approach to Helping
I believe that healing from trauma requires a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach. My practice is rooted in trauma-focused therapy with an attachment-based perspective, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the effects of trauma, grief, and loss. I recognize that trauma is not just an individual experience—it is deeply influenced by cultural, historical, and systemic factors that shape how we see ourselves and relate to others.
One of the key interventions I use in therapy is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps clients process and heal from traumatic experiences. EMDR allows individuals to reprocess distressing memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity, helping them regain a sense of control and emotional stability. By integrating EMDR with attachment-based therapy, I help clients not only resolve trauma but also rebuild healthier relationship patterns, increase self-awareness and strengthen their emotional resilience.
Understanding the intersection of attachment, trauma, grief, and loss is critical to the healing process. Whether working with individuals healing from childhood trauma, couples struggling with relational wounds, or families seeking to rebuild trust and connection, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients can process their experiences, develop healthier relationship patterns, and reclaim their sense of identity and emotional well-being.
More Info About My Practice
I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Maryland and Washington, DC, with extensive experience in child welfare, community mental health, family court, and nonprofit organizations. I earned my B.S. in Social Work from Oakwood University, my Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and my Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice.
My clinical work is deeply informed by my research on the impact of cultural trauma—the collective and intergenerational effects of systemic oppression, racism, and historical marginalization—on individuals, families, and communities. I understand that trauma does not exist in isolation; it is often embedded in larger social and cultural narratives that influence our internal working models, our sense of safety, and our ability to form healthy relationships. My approach integrates this understanding, helping clients recognize and break cycles of intergenerational trauma while fostering empowerment, resilience, and healing.
As an EMDR-trained therapist, I use this powerful intervention to help clients process trauma, manage distressing emotions, and restore a sense of balance in their lives. This, combined with my attachment-based and trauma-informed approach, provides a comprehensive and effective pathway toward healing.
In addition to therapy, I provide professional development training, consultation, and clinical supervision for licensed clinicians and nonprofit organizations. My work is centered on helping clients and professionals alike develop a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and culturally responsive approach to mental health and healing.
If you are seeking support to achieve your mental and emotional wellness goals—whether personal, relational, or cultural—I am here to walk with you on your journey toward healing, self-discovery, and emotional empowerment.
