Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky, Georgia, and Florida. I have been practicing in behavioral health for 22 years and I have a diverse background to help with your current struggles and condition. I provide individual therapy, family therapy, and couples counseling. I help Patients with newly diagnosed conditions and ways to cope with ongoing health problems and life challenges. My specialty is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EFT, family systems modalities, the Gottman Method, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, TF-CBT, NLP and Life Coaching, Psychoeducation, and Motivational Interviewing. I provide EAP counseling and help with workplace concerns and employment/employer issues. I help Patients reach effective solutions to their varied challenges and needs. I believe that each individual can overcome struggles and learn ways to self-heal. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of issues including PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, serious mental illness (SMI), sleep difficulties, anxiety, stress, career difficulties and workplace concerns, suicidality, self-injury, abuse and neglect, anger, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, ADHD, aggression, impulsivity, parenting stress, interpersonal problems, and adjustment issues and transitions. I help with family conflicts, marital problems, relationship struggles, and couples in varying stages of their relationship from pre-marital counseling, divorce, remarriage, co-parenting, blended family issues, and family court-related issues. I help empower Patients and guide them to self-discovery, expand and develop healthy coping strategies, problem-solve, and learn skills to help themselves to handle life challenges. My commitment is to help you grow and make changes that are important to you to move forward in life and cope more effectively. It takes courage to ask for help and I am here to support you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
You are able to discuss your needs and feelings openly and feel safe. This is your time to use as needed as I am here to support you.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My specialty is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ACT, EFT, family systems modalities, the Gottman Method, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, TF-CBT, NLP and Life Coaching, Psychoeducation, Motivational Interviewing, EAP counseling.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Serious Mental Illness (SMI), sleep difficulties, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, BPD, personality disorders, couples and family therapy. Certifications - Certified Anxiety Informed Professional (CAIP) NLP and Life Coaching Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD)
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
All age groups with varying mental health disorders. New patients and follow up therapy sessions are available.