My Approach

In addition to being Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Rule 62 Therapy, I am also a student counselor working under the supervision of Crista Studer, MS, LPC, RDN, CEDS-C, NCC with Peak Serenity Counseling. I take a trauma-informed, integrative approach to therapy, recognizing that past experiences, especially those that may have been overwhelming or harmful, can shape how we think, feel, and respond in the present. Though I lean heavily on a combination of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches to tailor interventions to your unique needs, whether that includes building practical coping skills, exploring patterns, or strengthening self-awareness. At the core of this approach is creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and in control of your own pace.

I support a diverse range of clients, including those navigating anxiety, depression, teen and adult ADHD, life transitions, and co-occurring disorders. My background as an ADHD-certified educator allows me to offer targeted support for attention, executive functioning, and motivation challenges in a way that is both practical and compassionate. My goal is to provide a comfortable, collaborative space where, together, we can work toward clarity, resilience, and meaningful change in a way that feels manageable and grounded.

My path into counseling has been shaped by a blend of science, education, and advocacy. I earned my bachelor’s degree in biology from George Mason University and am currently completing my master’s in counseling with a specialty in addiction studies from Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School. Before transitioning into counseling, I spent a decade in secondary education teaching biology and genetics, where I developed a deep appreciation for how the human body works and how the brain learns, adapts, and grows.

Availability: As a student intern, I provide self-pay counseling services to clients at a reduced-rate of $30/session virtually within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

My self-care includes being immersed in nature, gardening, reading, playing video games, and spending time with my menagerie.

Specialties

• Anxiety or Overwhelm
• Burnout
• Life Transitions (divorce, career, family, social)
• Depression
• Women’s Issues
• Stress Management
• Relationships
• Adult ADHD
• Self-Esteem
• Trauma

Education, Training, and Credentials

• Master of Counseling, Special Focus in Addiction Studies – Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School (expected summer 2027)
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology – George Mason University
• Certified ADHD Educator