Licensed to practice in Georgia and accepts 22 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and 3 more.
(she/her)
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of Life Happens Counseling LLC in Atlanta, GA. With over 13 years of experience, I help adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and more. My approach blends evidence‑based therapy with the insight of lived experience, creating a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. Growing up mostly in Atlanta, GA and my later service as a retired Army combat veteran shaped my perspective on resilience, pressure, and rebuilding after hardship. I know what it feels like to struggle and search for direction, and I bring that understanding into the therapeutic relationship. In our work together, you’ll find a grounded, real, and compassionate environment where you can explore your story and build practical skills for change. Healing isn’t about perfection, but rather about learning to move through life with courage, honesty, and confidence. I’m here to walk alongside you as you create a life that feels steady, meaningful, and authentically yours.
Your first session with me is all about getting to know you and helping you feel comfortable. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing lately, and what you hope to change or understand. There is no pressure to share everything at once. You set the pace, and I will meet you where you are.
My approach stands out because it’s grounded in both clinical expertise and real-life experience. I don’t just understand struggle from a professional lens, but I’ve lived through my own challenges, rebuilt after hardship, and learned what true resilience looks like. This allows me to connect with clients in a way that feels genuine, down to earth, and human.
I meet clients where they are at when they start therapy. I ask that you come to session with understanding that this is a collaborative, non-judgmental space where you can move at your own space, build confidence, and take meaningful steps towards the life that you desire. You can expect accountability and a listening ear to help you navigate your mental health journey.
Other specialties
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Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Tufts Health/Cigna
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have eight years of experience implementing CBT to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma -related concerns. My practice emphasizes collaborative, evidence-based care grounded in clear goals, practical skill building, and a strong therapeutic alliance.
Grief Therapy
I have eight years of experience implementing grief therapy in my practice to assist clients with making sense of loss while building the emotional capacity to carry it. I strive to create a space where clients can name their grief without pressure to "move on", help clients recognize patterns of avoidance, and help to identify coping skills that support day to day functioning.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing to strengthen clients’ readiness for change by drawing out your goals, values, and personal strengths. I emphasize partnership, reflective listening, and building momentum through achievable next steps.