Rooted Return Counseling

Areas of Focus

  • Queer and Trans Identity

  • Autism and ADHD

  • Chronic Illness

  • Complex PTSD

  • Religious Trauma

  • Medical Trauma

Who I Work With

I support clients who are seeking to integrate insights into actions that reflect their truth and integrity so they can show up for themselves and their communities with greater capacity for compassion and care.

I work best with clients who are depth and meaning oriented and curious about experiencing themselves and life in new ways. They tend to be skilled at intellectualizing trauma and struggles, but may struggle to really feel it.

I work with folks who find themselves in a transitional period of life. They may be contemplating how to make sense of who they were versus who they are now. Some may be learning how to live with chronic illness, processing an autism diagnosis, exploring their gender, or longing to rewrite the stories and beliefs they inherited that were never theirs to begin with.

I enjoy working with artists and activists who want space to explore identity, meaning, and the impacts of the polycrisis without being pathologized for their intensity. I affirm and support polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous partnerships.

I support clients who are working through institutionalized harm, specifically with regard to the medical system and religion.

I welcome clients who hold spiritual, mystical, philosophical, or non-traditional frameworks for understanding their lives and can incorporate spirituality into our work together, such as tarot and archetype work. I will never mention or suggest such practices unless it is directly brought up by the client. But if you’re witchy or weird, you’re welcome here.

How I Work

I don’t believe in hierarchal structures and view therapy as collaborative and relational. I operate under principles of disability justice and liberation-oriented psychology. I believe much of our distress makes sense in the context of the systems and institutions that govern us. As Jiddu Krishnamurti once said, “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” I firmly believe this to be true.

My approach is eclectic and incorporates IFS informed interventions, parts work, somatic and meditative practices, and EMDR. If you are looking for a clinician who primarily uses CBT or talk based methods, I am likely not the best fit.

I utilize parts work as a primary tool in helping clients become curious about their complexity and wholeness, while growing their relationship with “self-energy” so they may learn to lead from this place. We explore needs, longings, and what is actually true for them now.

As neurodivergent clients often struggle with interoception and proprioception, I like to incorporate somatic practices and sensory integration to build safety and connection within the body. I find this particularly helpful for clients experiencing chronic illness and trauma or who are on a gender journey who have learned to disconnect from their physical bodies out of survival.

Practice Information & Fees

  • While my practice is based out of the North Carolina Triangle, I hold multi-state licensure to provide telehealth care to individuals physically located throughout North Carolina and Florida. At this time, all sessions are held virtually.

  • All sessions are 55 minutes in length and held virtually.

  • I accept insurance through Headway. If you would like to use your benefits, Headway manages my billing, eligibility verification, and invoice processing. A list of in-network insurances are provided below.

    Please note that while I am in-network with these carriers, this list does not guarantee coverage or determine individual eligibility. Every policy is unique, and Headway will verify your specific plan details, deductible status, and exact co-pay before our first session.

    • Oscar (Optum)

    • United Healthcare

    • Oxford (Optum)

    • Blue Cross, Blue Shield of NC

    • Aetna

    • Cigna

    • Aetna

    • Cigna

    • Quest Behavioral
      Health

    • Optum

    • Carelon

  • My standard self-pay rate is $185 per 55 minute session.

    I also offer an accessibility pricing structure.

    My fee structure is based upon the principles of Disability Justice and the recognition that economic injustice shapes access to care for disabled and other marginalized folks.

    Standard Rate | $185 per 55 minute session

    For those who have enough financial flexibility to pay the full rate without significant strain. Choosing this rate supports the sustainability of my practice and my ability to make lower-cost sessions available.

    Accessibility Range | $120–$165 per 55 minute session

    For those who can generally meet their needs but have limited room in their budget after accounting for living expenses, debt, child care, pet care, health-related costs, or other financial responsibilities. The full rate may be possible, but it might require meaningful trade-offs.

    Equity Range | $70–$110 per 55 minute session

    For those with less financial flexibility or access to financial resources, including people experiencing ongoing financial stress, living on a limited or unpredictable income, managing substantial expenses, or struggling to consistently meet their basic needs.

  • Education & Credentials

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

    North Carolina License: C017581

    Florida License: SW16593

    Master of Social Work (MSW) – University of Michigan (2016)

    • Specialization: Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health

    • Certification: School Social Work Certification

    EMDRIA Trained Clinician – Fully trained to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) since 2021

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology Rowan University (2012)