Hi, I'm Ali!
I am a mother to four children who has experienced many stages of motherhood. I know firsthand the challenges many women face after childbirth and how important it is for mothers to have community and a strong support system. My lived experience and expertise will ensure that you don't feel as if you're navigating postpartum alone.
I am a mother to four children who has experienced many stages of motherhood. I know firsthand the challenges many women face after childbirth and how important it is for mothers to have community and a strong support system. My lived experience and expertise will ensure that you don't feel as if you're navigating postpartum alone.
I believe every mother deserves to feel seen and supported—not just as a parent, but as a whole person. Motherhood can be both beautiful and overwhelming, and it’s okay to hold space for both. In therapy, I offer a compassionate space to explore your identity, untangle guilt or anxiety, and reconnect with yourself. You are worthy of care, too.
I believe
The constant, nagging feeling that you're not doing enough as a Mom. The feeling of an invisible standard you're meant to meet and anytime you fall short, you feel guilty.
Mom Guilt
The appearance of being well-accomplished and put together, while struggling with clinically significant levels of anxiety internally.
High-Functioning Anxiety
People pleasing is a pattern of behavior where someone prioritizes others' needs over their own in order to avoid rejection, conflict, and gain approval and maintain relationships.
People Pleasing
These sound familiar?
Therapy will help replace unhelpful beliefs and behaviors with adaptive ones.
ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)
Therapy is focused on identifying core values to use as a guide for making future decisions.
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) & psychoeducation
Therapy is collaborative and uses your strengths to overcome barriers.
Strengths based & person-centered
My approach
- Virginia Tech: BS in Psychology / Virginia Commonwealth University: Master's in Social Work
- LCSW in the state of Virginia, #0904015458
- Accredited Case Manager - SW
- Working towards Perinatal Mental Health Certification - in progress
CREDENTIALS / EDUCATION
Credentials
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