Background
I am also available to collaborate on projects, provide presentations, and offer clinical supervision.
Education & Training
BA Anthropology - Rutgers University
MSW - Rutgers School of Social Work
CASAC – Certified Alcohol and Substance Use Counselor, 2005
Rutgers Institute for Addiction Studies, Summer School, Rutgers, 1999-2012
SIFI Certification - Social Work Graduate Field Instructor - Supervision of MSW Interns, 2007-2011
CCTPII – Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II – Complex Trauma
EMDR Trained – Dr. William Zangwill, 2018
Certificate in Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies, April 2024
I believe it is imperative to continue learning and growing as a therapist (both professionally and personally). I engage in numerous ongoing trainings around topics related to systemic oppression, addiction, complex, intergenerational and single incident trauma, the intersection of race, culture, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and mental health/trauma/addiction, somatic techniques and IFS.
Recent Community Education, Collaborations & Projects:
“Understanding the Impact of Racial Microaggressions Upon Mental Health”, February 2023, Anti-Racism Symposium, Pratt Institute Center for Equity and Inclusion, co-facilitated with Dr. Jung Kim and Hana Chowdhury, Pratt Institute/Students and Staff
“Booze Free Happy Hour with Sober Black Girls Club – Dry January Talk”, January 2023,
with Khadi Oluwatoyin, founder of Sober Black Girls Club, Pratt Institute, Instagram/Public, @soberblackgirlsclub
“Cool Cat Chat with Khadi Oluwatoyin (Sober Black Girls Club)”, September 2023, Pratt Institute, Instagram/Public, @soberblackgirlsclub
“Racial Trauma and Addiction”, 2022, Fireside Chat with FIER (Foundation for Inter-Ethnic Restoration) Atlanta, Pratt Institute, Instagram/Public, @fieratlanta
“The Color of Treatment”, 2022, Fireside Chat with FIER (Foundation for Inter-Ethnic Restoration) Atlanta, Pratt Institute, Instagram/Public, @fieratlanta
“Intersectional Identities and the Journey to Recovery Community Dialogue”, October 2020, facilitated for Pratt Institute/Students
“Meeting the Needs of our BIPOC Students”, July 2020, cofacilitated with The Counseling Center Staff, Pratt Institute/Students and Staff
“Addiction as a Relational Issue”, 2022, facilitated for Pratt Institute Counseling Center/Trainees
“Prescription Drug Misuse”, 2011, facilitated for Pratt Institute/Residential Advisors
“Mental Health Awareness Training”, 2008, co-facilitated with Pratt Institute Counseling Staff, Pratt Institute/Faculty & Staff
“Working with Student Artists”, 2008, co-facilitated with Pratt Counseling staff, Metro Counseling Center Conference, NY
“Unlawful Harassment”, 2007-2008, facilitated for Pratt Institute/Faculty & Staff
“Body Image: How to Survive the Pressures of ‘Looking Good’ at FIT”, 2005-2006, facilitated for Fashion Institute of Technology First Year Students
Clean Cats College Recovery Community - 2012-2024, Founder. Recovery community for students struggling with mental health and addictive behavior challenges, Pratt Institute, @prattcrc
SCA (Students of Color and Allies Group for Clinicians) - Member, Pratt Institute 2020 - 2023
ARHE (Association for Recovery in Higher Education) – Member, ABC Committee (Access, Belonging and Connection), 2023-2025
For Animals, Inc - No kill Animal Rescue -Volunteer, 2011 - Present.
