MindRise was born out of my desire to make an impact in the lives I touch. My passion and love for people is what led me to pursue a career in the helping field. I was born in the Caribbean and raised in California. This eclectic upbringing has made me uniquely qualified to connect with people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. I use therapy as a vehicle to help my clients land more completely in the life and relationships they wish to have. I believe everyone deserves a chance to live their best life.
I earned my Bachelors degree in Psychology from Florida Tech and went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from UGA with a Masters Degree in Clinical Social work. I have spent over 10 years studying traditional and non-traditional/holistic therapeutic approaches. Thanks to my training I am able to meet each client’s personal experience with empathy and support them in their journey toward wholeness and transformation.
As an agent for change I conducted research with the University of Georgia on topics related to the human condition and have presented my research at forums and as a panelist during the 2017 W.E.B Dubois symposium at Clark Atlanta University. I have been a facilitator on race relations with the Jeanette Rankin Foundation in Athens GA that drew participation from the Mayors of Atlanta and Athens and other community leaders. My volunteer efforts include various community outreach centers where I created programs and hosted career and health fairs.
I specialize in peri/post partum care. However, In my practice I have successfully worked with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, dissociation, PTSD, self-confidence and professional challenges, gender, sexuality and sexual victimization, creative blocks, domestic violence, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, anger and stress management. The modalities I utilize most in my practice are EMDR & internal family systems (IFS) but I understand that people are individuals and what works for one person might not for the next. With that in mind I draw from a wide range of other modalities including CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic theories. This diverse approach allows me to meet each client exactly where they are and to help them work toward the future they have imagined. Free from anxiety, depression & pain.
I am here to tell you that YOU don’t have to suffer in silence anymore. You found your way to this website which means you’ve already taken the first step toward the next chapter in your life. You can connect with me through the contact page, via email or phone. A free 15 minute consultation is available upon request. Let us see how I can help.