What do I do at the Counseling Center?

As an Intake/Crisis Clinician, I primarily provide support and assessment to students who are seeking services during our walk-in hours. I assist students in connecting to resources and referrals that best fit their needs, whether that be services within the Counseling Center, other campus resources, or services in the Harrisonburg community. If a student is experiencing a crisis, I provide immediate support to ensure their safety and coordinate appropriate referrals for ongoing care. Additionally, I provide supportive consultation for parents, students, faculty, staff, and others who are concerned about the distress or behavior of a student. I also maintain a small caseload of individual counseling clients.

What's it like to work with me?

I work to provide a warm, non-judgmental and safe space that fosters growth, healing and advancement toward personal goals. The foundation of my approach to counseling is person-centered, strengths-based and collaborative. I like to adjust my style to fit the unique needs of the client by integrating a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based practices.

What do I do outside of the Counseling Center?

When I’m not at the Counseling Center, you can find me enjoying nature, visiting little shops around town, getting ice cream, and spending quality time with my favorite people.