About
About me
I was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#C016507) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (#27452). I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and my Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I also have certification in Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP) through Triangle Wellness & Recovery. My background is in community mental health where I have worked in various treatment settings such as; Clubhouse models of care, office-based opioid treatment clinics, and community outpatient therapy practices. These diverse settings helped shaped my therapeutic framework as well as the people who I enjoy working with. In my free time, you can assume that I am exploring the world with my wife, cycling, gardening, watching sports, enjoying music, eating vegan food, and playing with my dogs (Doc & Patsy) while getting swatted at by our cat (Emmylou).
Approach
My work is deeply rooted in the belief that healing is not just a personal journey—it’s also a political and communal one. We live in a world shaped by systems of power, privilege, and oppression. These forces don’t stay outside the therapy room. They affect how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we experience trauma, identity, and belonging.
As a therapist, I center social justice in every part of my practice. That means honoring your lived experiences, understanding how systemic issues impact your mental health, and creating a space where you can be seen and supported in your full humanity. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, racial or cultural identity, grief, burnout, addiction, or intergenerational trauma, we’ll work together with awareness of the broader context that shapes your story.
When working with individuals who have substance use disorders, who engage in recreational use or are curious in how substances play a role in their life, I will always meet you where you are. I operate from a harm reduction philosophy where the aim is to reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use while protecting the rights and autonomy of people who use drugs.
Problematic substance use and addiction
Psychedelic Integration
Mood and Anxiety
Building “Emotional Intelligence”
Grief & Loss
Traumatic and overwhelming experiences
Chronic pain & Illness
Identity development
Work burnout and work stress
Severe mental illness
Specialties
My clients typically identify as:
People who use drugs, have a history of problematic substance use or addiction
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community
Gen Z or Millennial
Highly Sensitive People
ADHDers
Children of emotionally immature parents
High achievers
Dysregulated nervous systems
Spiritual
People who have experienced trauma
Anti capitalist/social justice advocates