LCSW, 19 years of experience
Feeling stressed, anxious, confused, bored, lonely, sad or down? Struggling with an addiction or past/current traumas? Over the years I have helped many people work through these issues to empower them to improve and enjoy a better quality of life. I know firsthand how it may feel vulnerable and unsettling to reach out and ask for help with therapy. However, I firmly believe we all deserve the opportunity to improve ourselves. I am a LCSW and LCAS, graduated with a MSW in 2005 from UNC-Charlotte. I am a skilled and accomplished Behavior Health Therapist with integrity, empathy and compassion specializing in the treatment of co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders to empower clients and their families to improve their quality of life.
In the first session, I introduce myself then listen to clients as they share areas where they are struggling. Then I typically offer practical coping skills.
Over the years clients remark I listen well, show understanding and compassion, am knowledgeable, practical and teach assertiveness by example. I strive to walk the talk so to speak. Identifying root causes of issues and identifying triggers to help reduce symptoms so clients can grow and improve their lives
Since 2005 I have worked with clients of all ethnic and demographic background. I am experienced with multiple treatment modalities to help individuals and couples with various issues, including effective communication, practical coping skills, major traumas and losses, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management/healthy relationships, alcohol/drugs and other addictions, lifestyle adjustments, and parenting.
Clients have reported the more they use coping skills to better regulate their emotions and thoughts, the better their lives become
Many clients have said working on past traumas, grief and major losses has increase sense of well being and healing
Couples improve via working on improving skills in communication, parenting, and family roles among other areas of their lives
Motivational Interviewing techniques has helped clients struggling with relationships, addictions, and improving their self worth
Clients share how working to improve their faith has helped fill the void in areas of their lives they feel were lacking. This gives them more of a holistic approach to treatment and life