Trust me when I say that I’ve been the definition of "the strong friend" pretty much my whole life.

I even felt a sense of pride being self-sacrificial, the one everyone called on, and being sought out for my listening ear and advice.

What I didn't see, however, was that being the strong friend was an excellent mask to hide my own unhappiness and feeling of emptiness.

Through my own work I discovered that my selfless giving was really a manifestation of people-pleasing tendencies and lack of healthy boundaries.

I was giving to earn acceptance, but it was just more performance.

I gave people what they wanted, but that required me not to have any needs of my own.

So, I lived a cut-off and disconnected life, and the message I learned was that I didn't matter, and I couldn't expect others to be there for me.

As I've healed and grown, I've learned how to reconnect with my true, authentic self, in all my glory, with all of my need, desires, wants, and longings.

And as I've done this work of loving and respecting myself, I have attracted emotionally safe and healthy others to join me on this journey.

This is my hope for you!

When we as women reconnect with our power, the truth of who we really are, we are unstoppable--we can legitimately change the world.

There is a unique glory that you—the real, authentic, true you— are meant to display in the world.

I earned my doctorate in clinical-community psychology in 2013 and have spent the past decade honing and refining my skills.

In my work I have found that though many of us know what's needed to change and improve our lives, we don't always act on what we know.

I find that fascinating!

Why isn't information and knowledge always enough?

Well, through 1000s of hours of clinical work I've discovered that we all have internal narratives, or stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we can do or have in life.

These narratives typically go unexamined yet dictate and determine so much of what we do--what career we pursue, which partner we choose, what goals we have.

With this much influence and power, don’t you think it's important to begin to examine what stories have been running your life?

One of the reasons why I love working with Black women and other women of color is the importance of representation; of seeing someone who looks like you on the other side of the screen.

I am a strong believer in the power of the therapeutic relationship and building psychological safety with you is my highest priority.

Through my laid-back and warm manner, I hold space for you to take the courageous risks needed to return to yourself, honestly reflect, and examine what is not working in your world.

I offer validation, support, challenge, and encouragement as we progress towards meeting the goals you have set for yourself.

I am an active participant with you, and though I never tell you what to do—you are the expert of your own life—I do highlight and call out how you are getting in your own way…with gentleness and love…this is a judgement-free zone!

You don't have to do this work alone.

One of the most frequent comments I hear from clients is that they feel deeply understood, often from the very first session, and I hold that feedback with honor and humility.

Interested in seeing what I’m about for yourself?

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