individual counseling // online and in-person therapy in asheville and across north carolina. currently offering evening and limited weekend hours.

chances are you’ve come across a lot of different ‘types of therapy’ in your search for a therapist. there are a lot of options out there - but the reality is, most of these modalities work in different ways towards the same goal: to help you come back to yourself. 

i work with folks who are feeling disconnected from their own inner wisdom, and are finding it difficult to trust themselves and their their judgment, choices, or feelings. this often shows up as crowdsourcing decision making or feeling lost without the guidance of family, friends, or an overly structured life. trauma, selfcriticism, or the pressure of external expectations can make it hard for us to know what “the next right thing” is. through a combination of talk therapy, body-based (somatic) therapy, and a big dose of compassion and humor, i offer a space for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment as you find your way back to yourself.

specialties

disordered eating (body trust framework)

i’ve been amazed time and again by how our relationship to our bodies impacts other relationships we have - partnerships, friends, family, work, food. in my work as an eating disorder specialist, i know that trauma, anxiety, depression, and the way we feel about our bodies are often all swimming in the same pool. the self-criticism, hyperfixation, and deprivation of nourishment becomes all too consuming, leaving us living in the confusing paradox of being disconnected - yet hyperaware - of how we see and relate to our bodies. 

i am in awe of the power and courage it takes to end the cycle of ignoring our own bodies and our innate need for nourishment. i help folks move towards neutrality and acceptance of food and of their bodies, even when - especially when - it’s really terrifying to do so. 

my work with folks is rooted in the frameworks of Body Trust and Health At Every Size (HAES). these are strength-based, trauma-centered, and scientifically grounded healing modalities. 

brainspotting

brainspotting is an evidence-based, body-based modality that serves as a first line of defense in processing both single event trauma (ex: a car accident, hurricane or natural disaster, or witnessing a traumatic event) and chronic/multiple traumas (ex: long term exposure to abuse, complex grief/loss, chronic illness/medical trauma). brainspotting can be used to effectively treat ptsd, anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, and in some cases, physical pain. 

i also provide adjunct brainspotting to clients who already work with a primary therapist.

clinical info and professional interests

a graduate of lenoir rhyne university, i’ve enjoyed my work in residential treatment, transitional living communities, and working with folks from varying walks of life. i’m passionate about helping people learn to trust themselves, overcoming imposter syndrome, and helping folks learn to view themselves in the light that others see them. i am a LCMHC licensed to practice in north carolina (license #17154).