I am process-oriented and work from a relational-cultural perspective heavily considering how my client’s unique life experiences such as their family dynamics and upbringings, significant life events, communities, values, and cultural identities relate to their presenting concerns and needs in our work together. I view therapy as an opportunity to cultivate a collaborative relationship with my clients while centering connection, exploration, validation, and growth. I invite my clients to use therapy as a space to slow down and practice curiosity towards themselves and their experiences.
I have worked with clients presenting with all types of concerns and therapeutic goals. From my clinical and research experiences, I have particular expertise in working with individuals managing the imposter syndrome (objectively successful people with feelings of self-doubt and incompetence); BIPOC individuals and individuals from historically minoritized groups; individuals navigating interpersonal relationship challenges such as identifying relational patterns, addressing conflict, and learning how to communicate and set boundaries that honor the client and their unique personal and cultural values; individuals seeking to explore the impact of the sociopolitical climate on their mental health, particularly with clients holding multiple minoritized identities; and college, graduate, and professional students with issues related to work/life balance, academic identity, and self-worth.
Training & Qualifications
Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology:
University of Pennsylvania CAPS
PhD in Counseling Psychology:
Loyola University Chicago
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling:
Northwestern University
BA in Psychology:
Boston University
Clinical Interests
Imposter Syndrome
Relationship Concerns
Cultural/Racial Identity Development
Black Women’s Mental Health
BIPOC Mental Health
Self-Compassion
Academic Identity and Stressors
Boundary Setting and Assertiveness
Life Transitions
Family-of-Origin Issues
Anxiety
Depression