I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and the founder of LYSYN Collective.

As a neurodivergent Black woman, I move through the world with an awareness of how identity, environment, and systems shape people’s experiences. That perspective is not separate from my work. It is part of the lens I bring into every conversation.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Radford University and my Master of Social Work from Seton Hall University, where I also engaged in social justice research. That background continues to influence how I understand people, culture, and institutions today.

I am especially interested in how power structures and lived experiences shape everyday life.

Outside of credentials and titles, I value:

• curiosity

• honesty

• creativity

• humor

Clients often describe me as:

• direct

• thoughtful

• insightful about patterns

• sometimes unexpectedly funny

I do not believe in pretending everything is fine when it is not.
I believe in understanding the truth of what someone is experiencing and working forward from there.

My clinical approach is primarily humanistic and person-centered.

I believe people already have the capacity for growth when they are supported with the right environment, insight, and tools.

At the same time, I am not a passive clinician. I actively guide conversations, identify patterns, and challenge cognitive distortions when I see them.

When working with someone, I often pay close attention to:

• emotional patterns

• behavioral patterns

• cognitive distortions

• identity and intersectionality

• the systems surrounding someone’s life

I enjoy complex conversations and layered problems.

Many situations people bring to therapy involve overlapping areas such as:

• work environments

• family dynamics

• identity and culture

• disability or neurodivergence

• institutional barriers

My role is helping people untangle those layers and build practical systems that support their lives more effectively.

My work is informed by both clinical training and interdisciplinary perspectives.

My clinical training includes approaches such as:

• Person-centered and humanistic therapy, which focuses on understanding your experience and creating a supportive space for growth

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which builds skills for managing emotions, relationships, and distress

I am a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy clinician.

I am also a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, and neurodevelopmental conditions are a major focus of my work.

In addition to traditional therapy models, I integrate perspectives from:

• disability justice frameworks

• social determinants of health

• trauma-informed care

• systems thinking

My background in anthropology and social justice research also shapes how I understand behavior within cultural and institutional contexts.

I work primarily with individuals across different stages of life, including:

• older children (around age 9 and up)

• teenagers

• adults

• professionals navigating complex life transitions

Many of the people who find my work are navigating experiences such as:

• neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, OCD)

• trauma and PTSD

• grief and loss

• identity and intersectionality

• disability-related experiences

• institutional or systemic barriers

• complex life or career decisions

While these are common areas I work within, I am not limited to any one type of concern or experience.

I am especially passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and disability communities.

In addition to individual clinical work, I may also work with:

• families navigating complex systems or disability-related concerns

• organizations seeking consultation

Working with me is collaborative, direct, and practical.

I tend to notice patterns quickly and will point them out when they appear.

My goal is not just insight. It is meaningful change.

That often means people leave sessions with:

• personalized strategies

• reflections to consider

• structured exercises or homework

• practical tools they can apply immediately

Every person is different, so my approach is never identical from one client to the next.

I am not here to create dependency on therapy.
I am here to help you develop the clarity, confidence, and tools to navigate your life more effectively.

I am currently completing insurance credentialing through Headway and expect to accept several major insurance plans soon, including:

• Aetna

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Cigna

• United Healthcare

• Oxford

Until credentialing is finalized, services may be available on a self-pay basis.