Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

During my college years, I discovered the profound ability of art to express hidden emotions that words couldn’t capture, marking a transformative moment in my life.

This realization led me to pursue a degree in art therapy at George Washington University. Before entering therapy practice, I taught art in specialized educational settings for middle and high school students facing mental health challenges. My goal was to create a nurturing environment where students felt emotionally secure to explore their creativity and build confidence. This mission became integral to my approach, focusing on emotional support, adaptable lesson plans, and making the art-making process accessible.

During a summer sabbatical, I fulfilled a lifelong aspiration by earning my yoga teacher certification, having practiced yoga for many years. Since then, I completed the requirements to become a licensed therapist. I’ve since facilitated art therapy groups and led sessions in relaxation, mindfulness, and yoga across various public settings. Combining these modalities is deeply fulfilling as I support clients in their healing journeys towards inner peace.

I currently accept insurance plans including BCBS, Care First, United Healthcare, Optum, VA, Aetna,  as well as self-pay options.

Education and Credentials

• 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
• MA in Art Therapy, George Washington University, May 2006
• BA in Art History-Studio Art, University of West Florida, April 2000
• AA from Leeward Community College, May 1995
• Studies at University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan, July 1995; Kobe YMCA International Center, Kobe, Japan, July 1997
• Advanced Professional Certificate: Art K-12, Special Education

Special Training/Certifications

• Yoga for Arthritis (3-hour certificate)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Life Space Crisis Intervention
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
• Domestic Violence Training Certificate
• Journal Therapy: Writing as a Therapeutic Tool
• Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation
• Treating Trauma