I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor (NCC) and an Approved Licensed Professional Supervisor in West Virginia (ALPS). I earned my master's degree from Marshall University with an emphasis in correctional counseling. I have years of experience providing evidence-based practices to adults, couples and teens with behavioral health issues, substance use disorders, recovery supports, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and addictive behaviors. I have a passion and experience working with service members, veterans and families.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, mindfulness, rational-emotive therapy and incorporate SMART Recovery Principles. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Codependency, Dependent personality, Drug and alcohol addiction, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sex addiction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
WV LPC 2514