Licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah, Maine, and Virginia

Whether you're facing anxiety, life transitions, relationship struggles, chronic stress, trauma, grief and loss, chronic pain, neurodivergence, or substance use concerns, you don’t have to do it alone. Many people also come to therapy navigating burnout, identity questions, religious trauma, or long standing patterns rooted in earlier relationships. Whatever brings you here, you deserve a space that is safe, affirming, and transformative.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) with over 18 years of experience in the mental health and addiction field. I support adults across the lifespan including veterans, military personnel and spouses, healthcare and government workers, therapists, students, individuals in high burnout careers, and neurodivergent clients seeking care that understands how their brain works rather than pathologizes it.

My style is direct, relational, and challenging. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, supported, and respectfully pushed toward growth. I also believe deeply in the mind, body, and spirit connection and recognize that traditional talk therapy often overlooks one or more essential parts of healing. Relational therapy means we examine how past and present relationships shape your sense of self, your boundaries, and the way you connect with others.

As a neurodivergent clinician living with chronic illness, I understand the complexities of navigating life with autoimmune issues, chronic illness, and chronic pain, including but not limited to POTS, MCAS, EDS, and other related conditions. My approach is relational, validating, and grounded in the reality that physical health, mental health, identity, stress, and nervous system regulation are deeply connected.

Together, we develop tools and insight to move you toward a more empowered and aligned life.

I specialize in anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, depression, burnout, grief and loss, adult survivors of narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, chronic stress, chronic pain, addiction, life transitions, and identity development. I offer a neurodivergent affirming approach, integrating Polyvagal Theory to support nervous system awareness, emotional regulation, embodiment, and resilience.

My work is guided by the TIDES approach:

T – Transformation: Turning pain into powerful growth
I – Insight: Gaining clarity about patterns and strengths
D – Direction: Charting a purposeful course forward
E – Empowerment: Building confidence and autonomy
S – Support: Creating a safe, affirming therapeutic space

I draw from evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, mindfulness based tools, polyvagal informed care, somatic practices, and nervous system regulation strategies. My style is eclectic and individualized because I do not believe every person fits neatly into one modality. Sessions are practical, collaborative, and tailored to your goals, helping you build insight, strengthen coping, and create a renewed path aligned with your authentic self.

My passion lies in empowering clients to build resilience, reclaim joy, and lead more fulfilling lives. As a non judgmental, affirming therapist with extensive experience in mental health, addiction, trauma recovery, and self transformation, I offer a trauma informed space that supports you as you grow. I believe change begins when you cultivate self awareness, embrace authenticity, and discover your own capacity for healing.

I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Adult Education (MAEd) from East Carolina University. Over the course of my career, I have worked across nearly every level of care, including criminal justice programs, court systems, hospitals, inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and detox and crisis stabilization programs. I have also directed mental health programs and provided specialized care through telehealth, reinforcing my commitment to accessible, comprehensive mental health services.

Reaching out takes courage, and I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way. Together, we will create a meaningful path forward built on purpose, resilience, and fulfillment.

📧 Contact: Contact@abovethetides.com