Meet the Owner/Clinical Director
I am a licensed trauma psychotherapist with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Holding an MS in Mental Health Counseling and an MSW from Capella University, I am licensed to practice in DC (LICSW), MD (LCSW-C), VA (LCSW), and OH (LISW).
I specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions, with a focus on marginalized populations, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals. My approach is eclectic, integrating trauma-informed modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to provide client-centered care.
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In addition to therapy, I offer life coaching and professional development consultation for mental health students and professionals. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where clients can heal, build resilience, and move toward personal growth and empowerment.
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Heal. Empower. Advocate. Foster Resilience.
“Empowering people through hope, recovery and change.”
Just Breathe Recovery and Wellness Centers assists individuals, families and communities with the healing of the mind, body and soul through trauma informed, culturally sensitive, client centered services. We strive to create an affirming, safe space for exploration, restoration and positive change. Our goal is to empower and enhance the social, emotional and psychological wellbeing of individuals, families and communities through therapeutic healing, empowerment, advocacy and fostering resiliency.
We specialize in working with individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+, immigrants, those involved with the legal system (forensic), trauma survivors, neurodiversive, BIPOC, adolescents (13-18), adults up to age 65, and those with severe and persistent mental illness. We are committed to serving historically marginalized populations especially LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
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Our areas of specialization focus on:
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Trauma and Stress
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Social skill development
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Attachment disorders
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Mood disorders
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Grief and Loss
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Racial and Gender Identity Issues
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Life transitions
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Work/Life Balance and Self Care
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Professional Development, Career and Wellness and Lifestyle Coaching
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Crisis Intervention/Management