Her impressive clinical background spans over two decades, including roles as a Behavioral Health Consultant at Union Community Care, a Maternal Child Health Social Worker with Penn Medicine, and a bilingual counselor supporting survivors of sexual assault. Beyond the office, she has volunteered tirelessly in mission-driven initiatives across Kenya, Ethiopia, and the U.S., embodying her belief that compassion knows no borders.

Zippy holds advanced degrees in social work from Temple University and Millersville University, alongside specialized training in EMDR for BIPOC populations, shame-informed treatment, sleep and mental health interventions, and somatic approaches to disordered eating recovery. Currently pursuing her doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, she is deeply invested in helping families build healthier, more connected futures.

Clients appreciate Zippy’s thoughtful, grounded presence and her knack for helping them uncover inner strengths they might not yet see in themselves. She has a particular passion for working with children, youth, survivors of intimate partner violence, and families navigating intergenerational dynamics — finding inspiration even in pop culture moments like Disney’s Encanto, which she loves for its authentic portrayal of family systems, pressure, and healing.

When she’s not in session, you’ll find Zippy embracing life’s simple joys: traveling to new places, cooking for loved ones, and connecting with people from all walks of life. Fluent in both English and Swahili, she bridges cultures with ease and warmth, always striving to make the world a little more compassionate, one conversation at a time.