I am an Integrative Psychotherapist in private practice, specializing in
Complex and Developmental PTSD, Intergenerational and Cultural
Trauma, Relational Wounds, and Interpersonal Violence. I work with
clients who struggle with developing internal safety, safety in
relationships, and in the world. I work with those who have been
marginalized and those who want to restore or acquire their capacity
to be empowered, feel safely connected, have a sense of personal
value, and expand their capacity to heal the grief that burdens them. I
work primarily with older adolescents and adults as individuals or
couples, as well as in groups.

I hold a BA degree in Psychology from Spelman College and a Master of
Science degree in Counseling from National Louis University. I am a
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. In addition, I have extensive
training in trauma healing practices, Somatic Experiencing, Dialectical
Behavior Therapy, and Touch Skills for Trauma Healing. I am a
certified Transforming Touch® Practitioner, trained by Stephen
Terrell, PsyD.

In my over 40 years in the field of mental health, I have worked in
Substance Abuse, Community Mental Health, Partial Hospitalization
Programs, and most recently at The Center for Contextual Change for
over 20 years. For 13 years I taught graduate school as adjunct faculty
for a CACREP accredited counseling program. I have also trained
nationally and locally on a variety of topics including: