It's completely natural to feel stretched thin or uncertain about how to cope. You're welcome here, exactly as you are.
I'm a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping women and LGBTQ+ individuals navigate life's transitions, heal from trauma, and recover their inner strength. My approach is grounded, compassionate, and trauma informed--with an emphasis on deep listening and creating an affirming space for healing.
I hold degrees from Smith College and Naropa University, where I focused on the study of women, gender, and mental health. I also trained for 3 years at a human rights organization serving women and children impacted by violence, an experience that continues to inform my work with survivors and those seeking safety and empowerment.
Whether you're untangling old stories, rebuilding trust in yourself, or simply longing for more peace in your day to day life, you are welcome here.
Credentials
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Professional Member, American Counseling Association, USA (Current)
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Author, The Sacred Selves of the Cycle Beaker: A Blessing for Every Season (Summer, 2025)
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Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Georgia
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Founding Director, Many Colors Counseling, Athens, Georgia (2016-Present)
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Staff Therapist, The Banyan Tree, Athens, Georgia (2012-2016)
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Online Exclusive Author, "Beyond the Belle: Transcending Scarlett," Counseling Today (2012)
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Master's Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, Naropa University, Boulder Colorado (2012)
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Counseling Intern and Volunteer, Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence, Boulder, Colorado (2009-2012)
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Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts (2006)
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Proud Graduate of Athens-Clarke County Public Schools, Athens, Georgia
My Pledge to You
Many people come to therapy carrying wounds--not only from life, but sometimes from past experiences with healthcare professionals who failed to see them fully. Some have been dismissed, pathologized, or pressured. If that's part of your story, I want you to know: your pain is valid, and you deserve better.
I will never try to change who you are. I hold a firm ethical stance against all forms of so called conversion therapy, which is not only harmful but deeply unethical and rejected by every major medical and psychological association.
I will never tell you what to do. Instead, I will support you in navigating the complex, personal details of your life. Therapy is a space to explore what feels right for you, because only you can truly know that.
Healing from trauma is not about being "fixed." It's about restoring your sense of agency--rebuilding trust in your own voice, instincts, and power. That's the heart of this work. And, it's the foundation of how I show up for every person who walks through my door.