I earned my Bachelor of Social Work from Appalachian State University in 2023. In 2024, I graduated from the Advanced Standing Program at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Master of Social Work Degree. During my undergraduate education, I worked with the District Mental Health Specialist for Watauga County Schools providing school based therapy and crisis intervention. During my graduate education, I served as an intern at the Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Duke Regional Hospital. Over the course of my educational journey, I offered crisis intervention to individuals ranging from age 7 to 75. I have also served as a therapeutic group leader providing adults with skills centered around healthy coping, safety planning and effective communication. I am currently working towards obtaining my CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional) certification.


