If you’ve spent years holding it together, pushing through, or carrying more than your share, you’re not alone. I provide individual therapy for adults healing from the effects of complex and generational trauma. My work focuses on creating safety, building trust, and supporting change at a pace that feels manageable and respectful.
Together, we pay attention to your experiences, both emotional and physical, and work toward restoring a greater sense of connection, stability, and choice. Therapy is collaborative and steady, with the goal of helping you feel more present in your life and more at ease within yourself.
I offer compassionate, non-judgmental guidance for brave, curious seekers, using practical tools based in modern, evidence-based psychotherapy and neuroscience and informed by ancient wisdom practices. I can help you heal old wounds, find resilience and ease in the present moment, and create a deeply satisfying life, rich with meaning and purpose.
I work with adults who are living with the long-term effects of complex and generational trauma. Many of the people I support appear capable and functional on the outside, while internally experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, disconnection, or a persistent sense of strain.
As a trauma therapist, I offer a steady, compassionate presence and a space where your experiences are taken seriously, without judgment or pressure to move quickly. I view many common struggles as understandable responses to past experiences, and therapy as a place to gently rework patterns that are no longer serving you.
My approach is holistic and trauma-aware, meaning we consider the whole person rather than focusing on symptoms alone. I pay close attention to pacing, nervous system support, and the development of trust over time. Our work is collaborative and shaped by your goals, boundaries, and readiness.
I believe healing is possible without forcing change or reliving the past in ways that feel overwhelming. With care and support, many people find greater stability, self-trust, and a stronger sense of connection—to themselves and to others.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) trained in eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), among other evidence-based modalities. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
I’ve taught hatha, Yin, and restorative yoga for three years and have practiced yoga for nearly 25 years. I have studied with and learned from Wesley Pilcher, Kayce Johnson, Rena Wren, Lisa Danylchuk, Hala Khouri, Ashley Turner, Jivana Heyman, Dianne Bondy and Amber Karnes. I am an RYT 500 yoga teacher with additional certification in Yin and trauma-informed yoga.
Wellness isn’t just about living a healthier life – it’s also about living a life that is deeply satisfying, rich with meaning and purpose. Therapy can help you identify and establish positive goals, learn how to regulate your emotions, and make choices that support your health and quality of life.
HEALING FROM TRAUMA
When we experience an extraordinarily stressful event or situation that threatens life or safety or leaves us feeling overwhelmed and isolated, we may struggle to cope. The memory of this event or situation can stay with us, deep pain from the past that casts a dark shadow over the present. A traumatic event can be one that is directly life-threatening, but not always. The pain of isolation, abandonment, abuse or neglect, or a constant state of stress brought about by societal conditions can be traumatic as well. We cannot change the past, but we can heal from trauma – and therapy can be the catalyst for that healing.
NAVIGATING CHANGE
Many people seek out a therapist to help them navigate a major life change or disruption, such as the death of a loved one, divorce or separation, a major health diagnosis, caring for an aging parent, adjusting to life as an empty nester, or rediscovering a sense of purpose after retirement. We may just need a little temporary support, such as dealing with seasonal depression. Even a happy event like planning a wedding can knock us off our center – and working with a therapist can help us cope with the added stress, so we can be fully present to the joy of the occasion.
MANAGING THE STRESS OF MODERN LIFE
We are barraged every day with news, information, pinging phone notifications, managing hectic schedules. Sometimes we feel like we’re managing just fine, but other times we might feel like we’re on an endless treadmill on a too-fast setting. Many people think, “these aren’t ‘big’ enough issues for therapy.” But it’s as important to prioritize mental wellness as it is physical wellness – and that means recognizing that you deserve to live a full, happy life.
I can help you learn to prioritize your own peace so that you have the energy to take care of yourself, help others, and be your best self. In that sense, therapy is a gift you give not only to yourself but to those you love most.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
I am licensed in Arkansas. I see in-person clients for individual therapy at RiverStone Wellness Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, or telehealth appointments for those outside of the Little Rock metro area.
I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ambetter, Qualchoice, Medicare, and private pay/out of network clients.
RiverStone Wellness Center, 5905 Forest Place #230, Little Rock 72207. Call 501-777-3200 or email info@riverstonewellnesscenter.com.
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