I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor (BCPCC), and a Board Certified Coach (BCC). I have a total of 16 years of counseling/coaching experience. I’ve provided services in the public education system, the community mental health system, and the military behavioral healthcare system. My areas of special interest and experience are working with people who need encouragement in the midst of life's various transitions, young adults as they strive to solidify their personal identity and navigate life's ups and downs, and couples/families who are in need of supportive services.
It is my belief that counseling and coaching are very personal, shared interactions between a client and their therapist/coach. The most crucial aspects of this relationship are respect and trust. I believe that everyone should be treated with dignity, everyone deserves compassion, and that our time together should reflect honesty and integrity. My approach to counseling fuses a foundation of Christian values and principles with a blend of brief, strengths-based counseling and cognitive behavioral counseling techniques. In partnership, we will work together to identify how your thoughts and beliefs impact your feelings and behaviors and then devise a plan for growth unique to your concerns. In each follow-up session, we will review your progress towards your goals, assess your current symptoms, and focus on the immediate objectives.
I am so excited for you! It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge a concern and to seek help so that you can live a more fulfilling life. You have already taken the first step... if you are ready to proceed, I am here to support and empower you.
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve you! Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Communication problems, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Self-love, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 7648