Licensed Clinical Social Worker in West Hartford, Connecticut

I was raised by an inner-city minister so doing service, thinking of others and helping has always been a part of what's important to me. Having a sense of spirituality, an intention to make an impact, has also been a natural part of who I am. I became a therapist because I want everyone to have a place where they feel heard, seen, validated. I know how important the right help is for our sense of belonging and acceptance. I've also graduated from my own 'school of hard knocks' and I believe that if I hadn't sought the support I did along the way, the road would have been even rougher. My role as therapist isn't to tell you what's wrong with you. It's to make sure you know I see your struggle, I get what that emotional pain feels like too, and I am a willing companion, walking beside you, on this part of your journey.

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I started out as a graphic designer and my projects in art school were always public health-related, but I ended up in a corporate job. After I realized I could die in my cubicle and no one would notice for days, I started feeding my soul through volunteer work with teens. One day, I decided this was more fulfilling and I started a journey of grad school and career change. My son was 5 when, as a single mom, I quit my job, took out loans, and attended Social Work school full time. I had one friend who supported this decision. Everyone else thought I was absolutely bonkers. That was 18 years ago.