The work that I do brings me tremendous joy and meaning. As someone with a rich tapestry of life experiences, including my own personal challenges and losses, I am honored to be in this role of accompanying others as they navigate change, stress, and obstacles on their path toward wellness and resiliency.

During my years in the mental health profession, clients I’ve known have described me as warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, down-to-earth, and direct when it’s beneficial.

My approach is particularly well suited for people who have been struggling with stress, trauma, anxiety, grief, or life transitions and are now ready to invest time and energy into a well-deserved healing process.

Having had the opportunity to explore 60 countries through international travel during the course of my life, I work from a framework of cultural humility and welcome clients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

How I Got Here

I was born and raised in New Hampshire and spent over 20 years in the Boston area. Having grown tired of New England winters, I moved to North Carolina in 2014. 

From the time I was a teenager, I knew that I wanted to follow a career path that would allow me to engage with people to bring about positive changes in their lives.

Earlier in my career, I gained experience in a variety of fields. My first job in a helping profession was as a nurse's aide in a nursing home when I was in high school. I worked in business and non-profit development for many years, including at the Boston YWCA and Harvard Medical School, and in higher education as a career counselor and student advisor. 

Over the years, in my spare time I've volunteered for various organizations, including at a children’s hospital, in a cardiac intensive care unit, at a hospice agency, as an English as a Second Language tutor, at a greyhound rescue organization, and as a foster "Mom" for an animal rescue organization.  These volunteer experiences have profoundly enriched my life, offering me a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. They have allowed me to develop valuable skills, foster meaningful connections, and gain a sense of fulfillment by contributing to causes that matter to me. 

All of my professional and volunteer experiences were rewarding, but still, it seemed that something important was missing from my life. Finally, during my mid-thirties, I decided to pursue my true calling and began working on my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. 

During graduate school, I completed my practicum and internships at Boston College in the Alcohol and Drug Education Office and at Mount Auburn Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, in the Prevention and Recovery Center.

After earning my M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology, I spent ten years providing psychotherapy and case management services to older adults at West Central Behavioral Health in NH. Most recently, I worked as a clinician providing psychotherapy to individuals with serious mental illnesses at a community mental health center in North Carolina. In 2021, after 19 years of experience working in the mental health field, I opened my private practice, Paths to Healing and Wellness, PLLC.

In my spare time, activities I enjoy include reading, the arts, yoga, spending time with friends, dabbling in geneology, travel, and fostering cats. I'm also a lifelong learner and thoroughly enjoy the dozens of continuing education courses I take every year to expand my skills and knowledge in a wide variety of counseling topics. 

If you have questions about whether therapy may be helpful for you, I encourage you to reach out for a free phone consultation. I would be happy to speak with you.

Education

• Master of Education, Counseling Psychology; Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA

• Bachelor of Arts, Management & Sociology; Emmanuel College, Boston, MA

Professional Credentials

• EMDR trained

Licensing

• North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC): License #10696

• North Carolina PLLC: #PC15957

• Florida Out-of-State Telehealth Provider Registration: #TPMC927