Therapy for High-Functioning Women in North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, and Vermont
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing outpatient individual psychotherapy in person and via telehealth. I am licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Vermont. Clients must be physically located in one of these states at the time of each session.
In-person services are available in Goldsboro, NC.
I specialize in working with high-functioning women who feel chronically overwhelmed, burned out by responsibility, and disconnected from themselves, struggle with boundaries and people-pleasing, and feel disconnected from themselves after years of over-functioning, caregiving, or achievement.
Who I Work With
I work with capable, responsible women who appear “fine” externally but feel exhausted, emotionally overloaded, or disconnected from their own needs.
Common Concerns
Generalized or high-functioning anxiety
Persistent low mood or depression
Trauma- and stress-related symptoms
Major life transitions
ADHD in women, often masked by overcompensation
A diagnosis is not required. Many clients seek support for burnout, chronic stress, and emotional over-responsibility rather than a specific label.
Common Roles & Patterns
Many identify as:
The helper, caregiver, or “go-to” person
High achievers or professionals
Mothers or primary organizers
Therapists, healthcare workers, educators, or service professionals
The emotional anchor in relationships
Adult children who matured early
They are often insightful and empathetic — and accustomed to putting themselves last.
Why Clients (and Referrers) Often Choose Me
This work may resonate if you often think:
“I’m responsible for holding everything together.”
“I don’t know what I need anymore.”
“I look fine, but I feel depleted.”
“Rest feels uncomfortable or undeserved.”
“My usual coping strategies aren’t working.”
Therapeutic Approach
My work is relational, insight-oriented, and trauma-focused. I integrate evidence-based approaches within a relational, depth-oriented framework based on clinical need including:
Brainspotting (Certified Brainspotting Clinician)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
These frameworks support nervous system regulation, processing unresolved experiences, and building sustainable boundaries.
This is depth-oriented therapy designed for long-term change — not a skills-only or quick-fix model.
When This Work Is a Good Fit
You may benefit from this approach if you:
Feel chronically overwhelmed by expectations
Recognize patterns of over-functioning or people-pleasing
Know your coping strategies are no longer sustainable
Want to understand how past experiences shape current reactions
Are open to thoughtful self-exploration
Prefer ongoing work over strictly short-term treatment
This work is often especially helpful during life transitions or when achievement and caregiving begin to feel unsustainable.
When This May Not Be the Right Fit
I do not provide crisis services, emergency care, or intensive treatment.
Individuals experiencing active suicidal intent, unmanaged psychosis, or medical/psychiatric instability requiring immediate intervention should seek emergency or higher-level services.
I am not a substance use treatment provider. Individuals needing medical detoxification, intensive outpatient (IOP), or residential treatment are best served in specialty programs.
While my background includes crisis and acute care settings, my current work is exclusively outpatient psychotherapy focused on high-functioning women navigating chronic over-responsibility and relational stress patterns. I do not provide primary substance use treatment or detox services.
This practice is best suited for individuals who are generally stable in daily functioning and seeking depth-oriented outpatient therapy.
I do not provide formal psychological testing or ADHD evaluations.
This approach may also not fit if you:
Want strictly manualized short-term treatment
Prefer a highly directive, skills-only model
Are not ready to engage in self-reflection
Feel pressured into therapy
Require a higher level of care than outpatient psychotherapy
Credentials & Experience
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Brainspotting Clinician, practicing since 2016.
My background includes inpatient behavioral health, community mental health, mobile crisis services, and emergency department crisis assessments, supporting individuals experiencing acute psychiatric distress and trauma-related symptoms.
I now practice in a private practice setting, working with older teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma patterns, life transitions, ADHD in women, and chronic over-responsibility.
A significant portion of my work focuses on high-achieving, service-oriented women accustomed to carrying emotional responsibility for others.
Practical Details
Licensed In: North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Vermont
Service Format: Telehealth; in-person in Goldsboro, NC
Populations: Older teens (16+) and adults
Session Length: 53 minutes
Payment:
Private pay
Insurance (North Carolina only): Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Tricare East (Certified Out of Network)
Clients outside North Carolina use private pay.
Non-urgent messages are typically returned within 2 business days.
Summary
I work with high-functioning women who are depleted from carrying too much responsibility for too long. Therapy focuses on understanding entrenched patterns, strengthening boundaries, and reconnecting with a sense of self beyond survival mode. The work is reflective, relational, and designed for sustainable change.
Schedule A Consultation
If this feels aligned, reach out to inquire about availability and determine whether working together would be a good fit.