Professional Standards & Ethics: I am a Licensed Resident in Counseling under the supervision of Meichell Worthing, LPC. All diagnoses, treatment notes, and cases are reviewed, staffed, and monitored by my supervisor to ensure the highest quality of care. As a Licensed Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia, I am required to follow the ethical and professional standards of the Virginia Board of Counseling which can be found at: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/LawsRegulations/. You are also welcome to contact the Virginia Counseling Board regarding any complaints. I adhere to the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association (ACA), which can be found on their website at counseling.org. These ethical guidelines outline my responsibility to maintain a professional and appropriate therapeutic relationship with clients, emphasizing the core values of the counseling profession and the sacred nature of the therapeutic alliance. By following these standards, I can function at my highest potential while prioritizing what is in your best interest as my client.

Education & Experience: I earned a MA in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Narrative-Focused Trauma Care from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology in April of 2026. I am also working toward a MA in Theology and Culture with an emphasis on Community Engagement, and I hold a BA in Music Education from James Madison University. I primarily work with adolescents and BIPOC women, and I specialize in working with women who have experienced complex trauma, those experiencing or transitioning from homelessness, and survivors of abuse. I provide this specialized care in both individual and group therapy settings. Should we determine that my clinical experience may not effectively address your specific needs, I will provide appropriate referrals to ensure you receive the most suitable care.

Theoretical Orientation: My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that we become who we are through a complex network of relationships—with ourselves, others, the divine, and the world around us. As embodied beings, we exist in constant relationship with our environment, whether those connections are nurturing or harmful. I believe that true understanding of the self requires integration of mind, body, and spirit. Separating these interconnected aspects limits our ability to conceptualize the whole person and provide and receive genuinely transformational care. Given this holistic understanding, my therapeutic approach honors the complexity of human experience by integrating depth-oriented, person-centered, wellness-based, and polyvagal-informed therapies.

Important note: Clients are never required to participate in any therapeutic modality—clinical or spiritual—at any time. Your comfort, consent, and autonomy are paramount throughout our work together.

Confidentiality & Its Limits: Your privacy is important and what you share in counseling is confidential. However, there are specific situations that fall outside this confidentiality: when there is risk of imminent harm to yourself or others, suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, or when records are subpoenaed by a court of law. I will always strive to discuss these limits with you and maintain transparency about any necessary disclosures while honoring your dignity and the therapeutic relationship.

Important note: If we happen to bump into each other outside of our scheduled therapy times, I may smile and nod, but I will not engage beyond that. The purpose of this is to protect your privacy from folks who may ask questions like “Who was that? How do you know them?” You are welcome to say hello, or you are welcome not to—it is completely up to you to decide whatever feels best in that moment.