I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies from Louisiana State University in 2016 and my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021. I completed EMDR basic training in 2021 where I gained 40 hours of training and 10 hours of consultation. Additionally, in 2022 I completed Level 1 training in Brainspotting.

I have accumulated over 2,000 direct client hours and continue to invest in ongoing training and continuing education so that I can offer thoughtful and informed care.

My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in an understanding of how the nervous system holds and responds to difficult experiences. I integrate evidence-based and trauma-focused therapies including EMDR, Brainspotting, and parts work to process trauma and grief while maintaining a sense of emotional safety and stability.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma focused therapy that uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess distressing experiences that feel “stuck”. Rather than focusing on details of the event, EMDR supports the nervous system in resolving trauma so memories become less overwhelming and reactive. Many people find EMDR helpful for reducing emotional intensity, somatic reactions,and negative beliefs connected to past experiences.

Brainspotting is a somatic approach that helps access and process trauma held deep within the nervous system. By identifying specific points in a person’s visual field that connects to emotional and physical responses, Brainspotting allows the brain to naturally move toward healing at its own pace. This approach can be helpful when experiences are difficult to put into words or feel more physical than cognitive.