Yes! I am a BEST Certified Doula and am also certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In addition to my doula certification, I hold certifications as a FertilityAdvocate, HerbalAdvocate, LactationAdvocate, Advanced PAILAdvocate, and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. I also have additional training in supporting high-risk pregnancies and pregnancies with multiples.

I genuinely love learning and continuing to grow as a doula so that I can better support the people and families I serve—so I’m sure there will be even more certifications and training to come!

My personal philosophy is that our bodies are incredibly capable of giving birth and nourishing our babies. In many cases, when a birthing person feels safe, supported, comfortable, and respected, their body is able to follow the physiological process of birth with little or no intervention.

However, birth doesn’t always go according to plan—and that is okay. Not everyone is able to have, or even wants, a completely physiological birth. Sometimes circumstances change, complications arise, or interventions become the best choice for you and your baby. None of that makes your birth any less valid. Every birth is a birth, and with compassionate, individualized support, every birth has the potential to be a positive and empowering experience.

When it comes to interventions, I believe everything has a time and a place—but it is ultimately your place to decide what is right for you. Not mine. I will support your decisions without judgment, whether your birth includes no interventions at all or every intervention available.

My practice is trauma-informed and evidence-based, and I strongly believe in truly informed consent. When an intervention is discussed, I can help you understand the potential benefits, risks, alternatives, and available evidence so that you can make a decision that feels right for you. When appropriate, I can also help you identify aspects of an intervention that could potentially be triggering based on your individual experiences and preferences.

My job is not to make decisions for you or convince you to birth a certain way. My job is to support you. I leave my personal opinions and biases at the door, provide you with evidence-based information, and help make sure that your voice remains at the center of your care.

This is your body, your birth, and your decision. I’m here to walk beside you.

Research shows that continuous doula support is associated with shorter labors, reduced need for medical interventions, lower cesarean rates, and increased satisfaction with the birth experience. Many families also report feeling more confident, supported, and empowered.

Not at all. A doula supports both the birthing person and their partner. We help partners feel more confident and involved by offering guidance, reassurance, and practical suggestions throughout labor and birth.

I will support you no matter what type of birth you are planning or how your birth ultimately unfolds. I truly believe that every birth, regardless of the circumstances, deserves compassionate and judgment-free support.

Whether you are planning an unmedicated water birth, a scheduled C-section, or navigating a high-risk, highly medicalized hospital birth, I will meet you exactly where you are. Birth doesn’t have to look a certain way to be beautiful, empowering, or worthy of support.

There is no “right” way to give birth. My role isn’t to push you toward a particular type of birth—it’s to support you through yours.

No. While doulas and midwives both care for and support people throughout their reproductive journeys, our roles are very different.

Midwives are healthcare providers who provide clinical and medical care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Doulas are non-medical support professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support and help clients advocate for their needs and preferences.

Doulas do not perform medical or clinical tasks, diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or provide medical advice. Instead, we work alongside your healthcare team to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout your journey.

We collaborate respectfully with your medical team. Doulas do not provide medical care or make clinical decisions but help facilitate communication and support informed decision-making

Unfortunately, at this time, I do not accept insurance. However, I am working diligently to be able to accept Medicaid and other types of insurance. Hopefully, this process will be completed by the end of the year. I can provide a “superbill” that you can file with your insurance for possible reimbursement.