Lulu strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for therapy and loves watching clients of all ages find greater happiness and meaning in their lives. She views therapy as a gift we give to ourselves and those around us. She believes that, as a vehicle for exploration and creativity, therapy can lighten a load, loosen a bind, or allow a deeper breath. She is passionate about meeting people where they are and working together to find paths toward their goals. Lulu approaches each client with compassion, respect, and genuine interest, creating a creative and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Outside of therapy, Lulu loves to make things, have impromptu dance parties, and spend time with her two children.

Training and Education

Lulu graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work with a concentration in mental health. She has worked with clients of all ages for over 10 years in a variety of settings, including schools and residential facilities. Through these experiences, she has worked with many individuals with autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence, as well as clients presenting with educational, familial, and personal goals. Before becoming a clinician, Lulu worked for over five years with people experiencing homelessness and/or addiction, where she developed an appreciation for understanding and addressing the multiple dimensions of a person's needs.

Lulu also works as a school-based therapist with elementary school students in Baltimore County. With training and experience in EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for multiple forms of trauma, Lulu often incorporates sand therapy, parts work, and play therapy into EMDR to meet the complex and individual needs of her clients. Committed to continued growth as a clinician, Lulu regularly pursues continuing education.

Therapeutic Approach

Lulu believes that therapy can provide a safe and caring space to discover one's resiliency. By gaining new understanding of struggles and expanding the vision of what is possible, people can make lasting changes. With a diverse toolbox and clear perspective, a therapist can serve as an effective and supportive navigator as clients work toward their goals.

Through her experiences with adults and children, Lulu has witnessed the value of play, sand, art, movement, music, and talk therapy and readily incorporates these approaches into her work. As a Registered Play Therapist™, she uses primarily nondirective and some directive play therapy techniques, tailoring her approach to each client's presenting needs, goals, and developmental level. She has also studied and practiced Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and regularly integrates its principles, particularly its foundation of mindfulness, to support clients in developing greater awareness, emotional regulation, and intentional responses. Lulu takes a holistic perspective that emphasizes clients' supports, strengths, and skills while addressing a variety of individual needs.

Practice Location

Catonsville