Who I am 

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor and a nationally registered Art Therapist. I received my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Lesley University in Boston,Ma. I have always had a passion for utilizing a variety of arts in work with my clients, and I enjoy working with many different types of clients and diagnoses. Art is a tool I use within therapy to help the client express and process complex emotions and situations. I believe art is an important part of healing, especially for children. In addition to art, I use different tools and methods depending on the need of the client. 

Teaching 

I have an honest and casual teaching style. We are all humans and we all have many experiences to share. I have had experiences that inform my practice as well as adds to the knowledge I can then share with others. I believe in decolonizing therapy, destigmatizing variable practices, and widening access to resources for therapists. I also believe in the collective movement that I see therapy to be. I believe that art therapy is a field within itself but also a skill some may employ in their practice without being an art therapist. I have come to the understanding that it is more beneficial for all involved to assist therapists in understanding art therapy at least to not cause harm to clients when it’s used. It’s also helpful for me to know I’m helping professionals understand the boundaries of doing art and being a certified art therapist. As a Black woman I feel it is important to be an advocate, a representative and a collaborator with all helping professions but especially BIPOC professionals. 

More About Me 

In my free time, you can find me crocheting/knitting a garment or painting a picture. I am a maker through and through! I also love spending time with my husband and our two silly cats. I enjoy being outdoors most, and I’m always up for a good walk. In the spring and summer, I love to garden and grow my own vegetables.