Education & Training

I’m passionate about seeking ongoing education and professional development to continue offering compassionate, specialized care that best supports my clients’ growth.

Education

  • MSW — The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

  • BA in Psychology, English, and Creative Writing — The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

License

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#106960, TX)

Selected Trainings & Professional Development

  • EMDRIA Certified Therapist

    • Conducted 50+ EMDR therapy sessions with at least 25 clients, received 20+ hours of consultation from an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, completed an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training and 12+ hours of continuing education, and submitted recommendations from both an EMDR consultant and professional peers

  • EMDR Basic Training (EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training)

    • Completed 50+ hours of instruction, supervised practicum, and consultation

  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

    • Learned about the history of neurodiversity movement, neurodivergent culture, decentering from dominant formed narratives, understanding different ways of perceiving, and best practices for neurodiversity-affirming providers

  • Neurodivergent-Informed EMDR

  • EMDR & Somatic Therapy

  • Autism Across the Lifespan: Adult and Child Emphasis

  • TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

    • Specialized training in CBT for Hair-Pulling, Skin-Picking, and Related BFRBs

  • Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person, HSP-Knowledgeable Therapy

  • Intersectional Authenticity with LGBTQ+ Clients

  • Affirming and Celebratory Transgender Care

  • Exploring Potential Autistic Traits in Undiagnosed Adults

  • Autism in Females: Overlooked and Underserved