Education

University of Tennessee Knoxville, BSSW 

Professional Interests

While I am interested in working with clients on a variety of presenting concerns, I have a particular interest in topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. I am most interested in working in clinical settings with a focus on individual and group therapy. As I continue to learn and grow as a clinician in training, I hope to engage with a wide range of diverse clients from various backgrounds. Because each person has a unique voice and perspective that they bring to therapy, I have the opportunity to learn and grow as much as they do, which is one reason I am so passionate about collaborating with clients to help them meet their goals.  

Theoretical Orientation

Although I am still adopting therapeutic modalities that I identify with the most, I primarily draw from a person-centered approach while using concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Pragmatic Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Also, in my view, the client-therapist relationship is a collaborative process and central to the therapeutic process. In addition, I place great emphasis on holding unconditional positive regard to all my clients and ensuring the therapeutic relationship is built on trust. 

Personal Interests

I am an avid animal lover. I love all types of animals including my eight-year-old puppy, named puppy. Yes, you read that right. Her name is Puppy. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my dad, brother, identical twin sister, fiancé, and friends. I love watching and listening to anything true crime or horror genre related, which includes shows such as Ghost Adventures or podcasts like Mr. Ballen.