I feel a deep sense of respect and appreciation for each new person who decides to enter counseling with the courage and commitment to discover and make the changes that will give their life new meaning and direction. The opportunity to witness the growth of another is an honor and a privilege.
When a person comes to therapy, it is because they want something different in their lives. My job is to help you find ways of seeing a problem and handling emotions, thoughts, and situations that might not have occurred to you by yourself. When we both understand what you want, I will help you devise various ways to get what you want. I will try to understand you and the difficulties you are experiencing holistically by paying attention to your body, mind, emotions, and spirit.
The important thing to remember is that in the end, making changes in your life is up to you. For counseling to be effective, you must make a commitment of time and energy and take an active part in the process. Therapy is about equipping you with life-long solutions. My goal for you is to feel better and empower you to be better.
I received a Bachelor's at Pembroke State University in Psychology and a Master's at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in Service Agency Counseling.
*Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), granted by the NBCLPC, September 2004
*Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS) granted by NCSAPPB, January 2021
*Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), granted by NBCC, July 2012
*National Certified Counselor (NCC), granted by the NBCC, April 2008
*Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Certification (TFCBT) granted by the NCCTP, June 2010
*Certified Child and Family Forensic Interviewer (CFEP), granted by UNC-Chapel Hill CMEP, August 2012
*Chaplain, ordained by Warrior Family Ministries October 2019
I have 20+ years of clinical experience across a variety of mental health/clinical settings to include outpatient private practice, agencies, residential, and schools. I have held a variety of positions to include Psychotherapist, Clinical Director, School Counselor, BED/Lead Teacher, Program Administrator, Program Coordinator, Intensive In-Home Specialist, Teaching-Parent, and Legal Advocate. I provide clinical and administrative supervision to other Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinicians. And I'm an ordained Chaplain.
My approach to treatment is collaborative, holistic, integrative, and strength-based. My treatment techniques are tailored to meet the needs of the individual, family, and/or group.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Depression, Abandonment, Avoidant personality, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Infidelity, Jealousy, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NC LCMHC S4720