Hi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master's of Social Work from Western Kentucky University in 2007 and my Ph.D in Social Work from the University of Louisville in 2020. I have been working in the field for over 15 years. I specialize with people that are struggling with trauma and those who experience burnout as a result of career and/or a sense of a lack of fulfillment in life.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I find one of my greatest strengths is finding light when things feel dark. I liken the journey with my clients to that of a lotus flower. Beautiful things can grow in muddy and uncertain environments.
I have completed Gottman Level 1 and 2. I use this along with individual therapy to optimize benefit.
I worked with the military for several years and use this modality as way to help people process moral injury and trauma in a more classic talk therapy progression.
I have been certified in hypnotherapy with a focus on trauma and anxiety. I use this in combination with teaching coping skills and emotional regulation to help people recover.
I am certified in EMDR and focus on working with individuals who may struggle with classic talk therapy and need additional measures to assist with somatic and physical symptoms associated with PTSD.
I have been trained in ERP as a modality to address anxiety and phobias. Exposure is key to treating anxiety and ERP offers a structured way to approach exposure. I often use this in combination with hypnotherapy for an interoceptive experience.