A bit about me...
I'm glad you're here!
I'm a DBT specialist with training in RODBT. After finishing my master's, I moved to Austin, TX, where I worked as an individual and group therapist in both a private practice, Austin DBT Associates, and an intensive outpatient program, Ascension Seaton Behavioral Health. I've worked with clients from ages 12 - 60+ from a variety of backgrounds and various mental health challenges.
Since moving to London, I've started my own virtual private practice working with folks based in the UK, while also continuing to see clients based in the U.S.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I'm a strong supporter of queer and transgender rights. You're going to be affirmed, validated, and supported in my practice. I also have experience working with folks who are neurodivergent and can relate in many ways as an ADHDer with Dyslexia myself.
Outside of work, I enjoy stand-up comedy (I love any opportunity for a good laugh), trying new cafes and restaurants, and traveling.
For more, check out my TherapyDen Profile.
Education
Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
Bachelor's in Human Services
Boston College, Boston, MA, USA
Master's in Clinical Social Work (MSW)
Qualifications:
In the United States, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently registered in the states of Texas and Florida. This license qualifies me to provide individual, couples, and group therapy without clinical supervision. To obtain this licensure, I had to receive...
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A Bachelor's degree
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A Master's in Social Work, including two clinical internships, totaling 1,200 field placement hours with a focus on direct clinical practice.
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3,000 hours of post-graduate clinical experience (individual and group therapy) over 33 months.
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100 hours of direct clinical supervision
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A passing score on the ASWB Clinical Exam. The ASWB is the licensing test required to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
I am not currently accredited with the BACP and UKCP
Areas of Expertise:
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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LGBTQ+
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Neurodiversity
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Radically Open DBT (RODBT)
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Personality Disorders
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Bipolar Disorders
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Substance Use Disorders
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Self Injury
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Disordered Eating
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Young Adults
I also have a passion for working with LGBTQ+ individuals navigating topics related to sexuality, gender identity, and self-acceptance. I provide an affirming space for clients exploring experiences such as compulsory heterosexuality (comphet), internalized homophobia, gender dysphoria, and the impact of restrictive gender norms. I understand how difficult it can be to untangle identity from societal expectations, and my goal is to help you build a more authentic and self-compassionate relationship with yourself.