Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. Specializes in Addiction, Coping Skills, Parenting
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. I received my masters in Clinical Mental Health from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I am a doctorial candidate; working towards a PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision. I have been practicing for over 25 years with individuals with a substance use disorder in in-patient facilities, as well as private practice working with children 8 years old through adults; assisting them in becoming the best version of themself with skills to manage their future. The counseling session ultimately belongs to the client...not the counselor.
Often, the initial desire for a counselor and actually getting connected with a counselor can be a wait; therefore, I use the first part of the initial session to allow the client a time to vent and talk about issues that brought them to counseling. While talking, there are items in the biopsychosocial assessment that can be completed just listening the client's narrative. During the first session, I also seek to establish goals that will be used in the treatment plan and discover the best way to achieve those goals. At the end of the session, I engage the client with a brief series of questions about what worked for them in the session, what was comfortable and/or uncomfortable? I do this to establish the best way to build a comfortable therapeutic environment, as well as assure a sense of safety.
My greatest strength as a provider is my ability to listen and assure the client that they are both heard and understood. Understanding is not always agreeing, but even that is okay when building the therapeutic relationship. I endeavor to appreciate the client's experience and opinion without bringing personal judgement in the session. I try to make sure the client has a safe space for authenticity. If there is a time when I challenge a client's thinking, I always make sure the client feels free to agree and/or disagree. The counseling session ultimately belongs to the client...not the counselor.
I enjoy working with adults who are survivors of early childhood trauma; which impacts their ability to thrive as adults. I assist in giving strength and hope, as well as finding meaning and worth in their life. Additionally, I work well with senior citizens, assisting them in the late stages of Erikson's development Generativity vs Stagnation and Integrity vs. Despair. All ages bring a set of issues to the therapeutic relationship; some unique and others the typical part of development and adjustments to a changing society. I enjoy working to help improve the client's ability to function and thrive.
Top specialties
Addiction
Coping Skills
Parenting
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Pennsylvania
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is cognitive behavioral therapy; which focuses on how the client thinks about issues/experiences and what needs to change. Change in thoughts can assist in change in behaviors
Faith based therapy
I am an ordained minister, senior pastor and have the capacity to incorporate spiritual concepts with secular theologies.
Motivational Interviewing
I have several trainings using MI and use it to access readiness for change.
Psychoanalytic
I believe that childhood experiences often shape adult thinking, worldview and behaviors. By exploring earlier experiences, the client may better understand and regulate thinking/behaviors that impact life experiences.
30 ratings with written reviews
June 5, 2026
Very intelligent and have high hopes that I have found someone with the wisdom to help guide me in the right direction.
June 4, 2026
I'm sorry I could only pick 2 therapy styles,because she is great at all of them.
May 19, 2026
Very much in tuned with client's needs,