Hello There!! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in the state of Virginia. I received my masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and have been providing mental health services to diverse populations for more than 17 years. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults and adults struggling with whatever life throws at them to support them in becoming a better version of themselves.
The primary aim of the first session is to establish a strong therapeutic alliance, gather essential information, set goals, and collaboratively plan the course of therapy.
Having been in the field for over 17 years, I have built and strengthened my skill set and abilities to work with anyone between the ages of 4-70. My greatest strengths include being empathetic, compassionate, and actively listening to my clients to ensure they feel heard and understood. I provide a non-judgmental attitude and ensure I provide cultural competence while maintaining ethical standards. I believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. I am emotionally intelligent with strong and transparent communication skills to ensure we are able to problem solve and utilize analytical skills.
Ultimately, I am best positioned to serve clients who are motivated and open to engaging in the therapeutic process. These clients are seeking support, insight, and tools to navigate life's challenges and enhance their overall well-being.
Each individual has their own concerns and is not a one size fits all approach regarding therapy. I will utilize a variety of tools and techniques dependent upon the issues that are currently impacting you in order to guide you to a better and healthier place. Methods used in therapy are Cultural Sensitive, Supportive, Strength Based, CBT, DBT, Person-Centered, Supportive, Attachment Based, Trauma Focused, Trauma Informed, Structural Family Therapy, Experiential, Art Based, Play-Based, Compassion Focused, Multicultural, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Child/Parent Psychotherapy and more.