Licensed Professional Counselor

I am a clinician at our Martinsburg clinic who provides therapy services!

When I think of my ideal client its someone who is struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I picture someone who’s been carrying a heavy emotional load for a long time, often silently. They might show up feeling exhausted, emotionally numb, or overwhelmed by intense emotions they can’t always explain. They’ve probably tried to push through on their own, maybe even for years, but they’re finally at a point where they’re ready to say, “I can’t do this alone anymore.”

They’re dealing with deep sadness, self-doubt, and constant overthinking. They may feel stuck, like they’re living in survival mode. Relationships can be difficult because they don’t fully trust people, or they feel like a burden when they try to express themselves. Often, there’s a part of them that just wants peace, not perfection, just some quiet in their mind, some relief in their body, and some clarity in their life.

What they need most is a sense of safety, not just physical safety, but emotional safety. A space where they don’t have to pretend they’re okay. Where their experiences and pain are taken seriously. They need tools to cope, yes, but also someone to walk with them while they figure out what healing actually means for them, not just symptom relief, but deeper understanding, self-compassion, and the ability to move forward.

Their goals are rarely grand or flashy. They want to be able to get out of bed without a war in their head. They want to enjoy things again like their relationships, their passions, even the little moments. They want to feel like themselves again, or maybe for the first time.

At the core, they want to feel whole. They want to know that they’re not broken beyond repair, and that what happened to them doesn’t define who they are. That they can feel calm, connected, and in control of their life again. That’s what we work toward together, piece by piece, at their pace.

If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma, you’re not alone, and more importantly, you don’t have to keep carrying this on your own.

As a therapist, my role is to walk alongside you as you begin to untangle what’s been weighing you down. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure of where to start. My first goal is always to create a space that feels safe, grounded, and judgment-free. A place where you can show up exactly as you are.

Together, we’ll start to make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. Whether it’s the racing thoughts of anxiety, the heavy fog of depression, or the deep wounds that trauma leaves behind, I’ll help you understand how these experiences are connected, and more importantly, how you can begin to heal.

In our work, I’ll share tools you can use in everyday life to regulate overwhelming emotions, manage triggers, and find relief when things feel too much. But we’ll also go deeper. Healing from trauma often means exploring the root of the pain, never to relive it, but to release its grip. We’ll go at your pace, honoring your story and your strength.

So much of this work is also about reconnecting with yourself, with others, and with the parts of you that may have gone quiet during difficult times. Over time, therapy can help you move from just surviving to feeling more grounded, whole, and in control of your life again.

Healing isn’t about becoming someone else it’s about coming home to yourself.

If you’re thinking about starting therapy, or maybe you’ve already taken that first step, I want you to know something up front: you’re not expected to have it all figured out. Most people come to therapy carrying a mix of anxiety, sadness, confusion, fear, or just plain exhaustion. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone.

What I’ve learned in this work is that people don’t come to therapy just to “fix a problem.” Often, they come because they need a place to be real, a space where they can bring the hard things without being judged, rushed, or told to just “think positive.” And if that’s what you’re looking for, that’s exactly what I hope to offer you.

First and foremost, I want to give you a space that feels safe emotionally and relationally. A place where you can show up exactly as you are. You don’t have to minimize your pain or pretend things are okay when they’re not. In this space, you don’t need to be strong. You just get to be human.

You also deserve to be truly heard. That means I’m not just listening to the words you say, but I’m listening for what’s underneath them, too. I want to understand your experience, not diagnose your identity. Your story matters here, and I’ll always treat it with care.

Of course, I also bring clinical training and tools to our work together and that’s important. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, or anything else that feels overwhelming, I’m here to help you understand what’s going on and how to move through it. My job isn’t to throw strategies at you; it’s to find what works for you, together.

Also, I’m not here to judge you. Whatever you’re carrying, whatever you’ve done or been through, it’s welcome here. I also believe in being real with you. I don’t hide behind clinical distance or pretend to have all the answers. I show up as a person, not just a therapist. You deserve that kind of authenticity, especially in a relationship that’s built on trust. I’ll always do my best to adapt to your needs not the other way around. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and your healing process shouldn’t be forced into a mold. We’ll take it one step at a time, in a way that feels right for you, and we’ll do this work together. I’m not here to take over your healing you are the expert on your life. My role is to walk alongside you, offer guidance, hold space, reflect back what I see, always be in collaboration, but never in control.

Lastly, I want you to know that I’ll be patient. Healing can be slow. It’s not always clear or linear, and that’s okay. Whether you’re having a breakthrough or just barely hanging on, I’ll be here. Reaching out for support is one of the hardest and bravest things a person can do. If we end up working together, I’d be honored to be part of your journey, wherever it leads.