About Me

For more than 10 years, I have provided therapy for individuals who suffer from trauma (emotional, physical or sexual abuse), addiction, and related problems such as depression, anxiety and self-harming behaviors. I also work with individuals who are in relationships with people who are abusing alcohol and other drugs, or engaging in other compulsive behaviors including sexual addiction.

Currently, as an adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins University, I teach substance abuse counseling in the graduate counseling program and I have also taught substance abuse counseling at Northern Virginia Community College. Earlier in my career, I was the director of the co-occurring disorders program at a residential substance abuse treatment facility.

In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, I provide consultation and training to the staff at substance abuse treatment programs, domestic violence shelters and transitional housing programs for individuals with histories of substance abuse and trauma.

Prior to opening my private practice, I worked for a county mental health program where I specialized in working with individuals with histories of trauma and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

My master's degree is in counseling from the George Washington University and University of Maryland School of Social Work with a specialization in trauma treatment.

I enjoy spending time with my husband, two college-age children, and our pug, Tira. In my spare time, I take classes in yoga, love Italian cooking and listen to jazz.






Home How Therapy Works About Me Insurance Info Contact Me	About Me For more than 10 years, I have provided therapy for individuals who suffer from trauma (emotional, physical or sexual abuse), addiction, and related problems such as depression, anxiety and self-harming behaviors. I also work with individuals who are in relationships with people who are abusing alcohol and other drugs, or engaging in other compulsive behaviors including sexual addiction. Currently, as an adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins University, I teach substance abuse counseling in the graduate counseling program and I have also taught substance abuse counseling at Northern Virginia Community College. Earlier in my career, I was the director of the co-occurring disorders program at a residential substance abuse treatment facility. In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, I provide consultation and training to the staff at substance abuse treatment programs, domestic violence shelters and transitional housing programs for individuals with histories of substance abuse and trauma. Prior to opening my private practice, I worked for a county mental health program where I specialized in working with individuals with histories of trauma and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. My master's degree is in counseling from the George Washington University and University of Maryland School of Social Work with a specialization in trauma treatment. I enjoy spending time with my husband, two college-age children, and our pug, Tira. In my spare time, I take classes in yoga, love Italian cooking and listen to jazz.