I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years experience working with people in outpatient clinics, schools, community settings and military bases. My areas of specialty include depression and anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, marital and family conflict and cross cultural issues.
I utilize various therapeutic interventions to help others in pursing their professional, academic and/or personal goals. My approach is client-centered, holistic, multicultural, and integrative. My primary techniques are evidence-based including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling.
As a a team, we start where you are and fashion the treatment approach to your needs while being sensitive to how your individual cultural and lifestyle choices impact your relationships and identity. I believe in creating a space where we can have difficult conversations, work on resolving issues and collaborate on treatment plans that are tailored to your personal needs and experiences.
Going in a new direction demands intense courage and motivation. Your decision seek support is a positive sign. I am here for you and thank you for trusting me to walk beside you as we process and overcome life's daunting challenges and experience new victories.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LPC 3490 - 125
GA LPC LPC007413