After obtaining her MSW from UNC-CH, she has been practicing in the triangle area for the past 25 years. Within the past 10 years, she has specialized in transgender and gender non-conforming issues. She provides consultations on transgender issues to various professionals, schools and other organizations. In addition, she leads several support and therapy groups for members of the gender non-conforming community. As a member of the local LGBTQ+ community, she is involved in LGBTQ activism and community events. She is currently a member of NASW, NCSCSW, and WPATH. She is also very passionate about Maddie who is a therapy dog in training!