Welcome to ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare!

I believe that good therapy is collaborative & not a one-size-fits-all. I empower my clients through strengths-based care & client education. I often utilize a combination of methods such as mindfulness, emotions-focused work, Inference-based CBT (I-CBT), CBT, ACT & more.​

 

My experience has taught me that the best therapy work is done when we go from the bottom up, which leads me to take a more holistic approach to care. This means we will talk about the very basics like managing life’s overall stress levels and supporting sensory processing, to make sure we set a good foundation for the deeper work of therapy. ​

 

I also believe therapy should be collaborative. Basically, I do my best to make therapy a place where my clients know their voice matters. Whether we’re identifying treatment goals or creating a safety plan, honoring your autonomy is vital. I have expertise as a therapist, of course, but I will never use my expertise to override your own insight on your mental health. We are in this together!

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Providing care that is neuroaffirming (also known as neurodivergent-affirming) is also an essential part of my approach. Part of what this means I stay up to date on new research & advocacy efforts related to neurodivergence, ensuring I utilize strengths-focused approach that is inclusive of nontraditional presentations. Another way I provide neuroaffirming care is by not requiring things like eye contact in a session & encouraging things like "secondary activities,” such as coloring or crochet, if it helps a client to feel more engaged/regulated. I’m here to meet you where you are, not force you to conform to neurotypical client expectations.

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​If you're unsure how you feel about working together, that's completely normal! To ensure I'm the best fit for your needs we'll do a free consultation, over either phone or email, whichever you're most comfortable with. If you’d like, you can also read about my values in more detail further down on this page.

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A bit about my education background: I graduated from Trevecca with my bachelors in social work in 2019, and graduated from University of Tennessee Knoxville with my masters in social work in 2021. During my school years I completed multiple internships in various mental health roles such as working for the S.T.A.R.S. Program & Health Connect America. After I finished grad school, I worked at Rogers Behavioral Health for their intensive adult OCD treatment program before transitioning into private practice in early 2022.  

 

A bit about me personally: I have been in middle Tennessee my whole life, with deep family roots on both sides. I live here with my husband & our 2 cats, Juniper & Delilah. My hobbies include watching my favorite sci-fi shows, playing cozy video games, crafting, and writing.

 

** My background in social work affirms to me that that therapy should be a safe, equitable place for all. I deeply value the well-being & liberation of marginalized people from systems of oppression. I do my best to embody that in my work & maintain practices that help me continually grow as an ally.**