Hi, I’m Carmelia, MSW, LCSW

As a therapist, my purpose is to hold space for you to breathe, soften, and be fully seen. Therapy, to me, is a sacred exchange; a place where you don’t have to perform, pretend, or hold everything together.

I understand therapy isn’t for everybody, and walking through the “first appointment” door can be vulnerable. But if you’re here, you’re already choosing yourself in a powerful way. I honor that.

Who I Work With.

I support young adults and adults navigating:

  • anxiety + overthinking

  • depression + emotional heaviness

  • trauma (big, small, old, ongoing)

  • life transitions + identity shifts

  • self-trust and boundary work

  • reconnecting with the authentic self beneath survival mode

My Style.

Warm. Collaborative. Direct yet gentle.
Rooted in compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience.

I center YOU! Your voice, your pace, and your truth.
Together, we co-create a therapeutic space where you:

  • feel empowered in your choices

  • reclaim your agency

  • reconnect with your inner wisdom

  • move toward the version of yourself that feels most aligned

I Am Human, Too.

What makes me unique is that I show up authentically, as a human first, therapist second. I don’t come into the room pretending to “know better.” I sit with you, not above you, and I walk with you, not ahead of you.

I build trust through warmth, honesty, and presence.
I collaborate deeply, giving you space to lead your own journey and reclaim your power in ways that feel grounded and real.

I honor your wholeness, not just your wounds.
This is a space where your humanity is not only allowed, it’s valued, respected, and held with care.

You’re never rushed, minimized, or pushed before you’re ready.
We move at your pace, balancing depth with gentleness, knowing that healing is not linear but always possible.

And through it all, you don’t have to do any of this alone.