I believe that healing happens in relationship - with ourselves, our communities, and our ancestors. My approach integrates evidence-based therapeutic practices with culturally responsive care that honors the wisdom of African diasporic healing traditions.
Every person who enters my practice brings with them a unique constellation of experiences, identities, and strengths. My role is to create a space where you can explore, process, and heal while being seen and affirmed in your full humanity.
We will work together to create a healing/recovery/growth process that works to meet your needs. I recognize that every person has their unique and intersectional needs. Our sessions will be tailored to support your identified goals.
Every-body deserves space(s) where they can show up - fully and authentically - to be heard, seen, and to heal.
My work is foundationally rooted in love, justice, and a spirit of ubuntu. I am not a therapist who relies on repetitive jargon, empty stares/smiles/nods, or default scripts. I am a culturally-rooted and relationally-centered therapist who shows up fully and deeply in my work. I love what I do and respect the sacred nature of the work of healing.
I intentionally engage creative processes to support emotional healing and personal growth; creativity offers new entry points for working with and through experiences, issues, and challenges. When we access our creativity, and really embrace each step of the process, we can pave new roads we did not even know were possible.
Every person has specific needs; our process will be collaborative and I will adjust to meet your needs at every step of the journey.
I approach my work from an Afrodynamic perspective. In other words, I value the importance of intersectional identity, history, and community. My approach to the work is wholelistic in that I consider who you are and what you wish to work on/through in conversation with the ecosystem(s) to which you belong. I am passionate about co-creating a space where you can be in healthy and communicative relationship with yourself and others, grow deeper into who you are, and be fully and unapologetically you.
I love pugs, fun and funky glasses, comedy, music, and horror movies
I have a PhD in Social Welfare from the Graduate Center (CUNY) and a Master's degree in Drama Therapy from NYU. I am a registered drama therapist (RDT) and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), with a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in a variety of settings.