LPC, 5 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the state of Alabama, with over decade of experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I have been committed to supporting both adolescents, adults, couples and families as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward meaningful change. I view therapy as a unique space where healing, growth, and problem-solving can occur. It is a place that fosters renewal, resilience, and the possibility of new beginnings.
Our first session will be a chance for me to get to know you and for you to share your story in a safe, supportive space. We’ll talk about your past experiences, the challenges you’re currently facing, and what brought you to therapy. This session is not about rushing into solutions but about understanding who you are, what matters most to you, and what is causing you the most discomfort right now. Together, we’ll begin to explore your goals for therapy and what you hope to gain from the process.
My greatest strength lies in my ability to remain nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves, free from the masks we often wear in daily life. I bring warmth and friendliness to my sessions and often use humor to help ease difficult emotions, making it easier for clients to process challenging experiences. I am fully present with my clients, allowing them the freedom to feel and express whatever they are experiencing in the moment.
I enjoy working with clients who are navigating life’s challenges and searching for a safe, supportive space to grow. Many of my clients come to me struggling with anxiety, depression, or overwhelming emotions, while others are facing major life transitions or feeling weighed down by self-doubt and past experiences. I especially enjoy helping those who may feel stuck or uncertain but are open to learning new ways of coping, building self-compassion, and creating a life that reflects their values. My ideal clients are those who want both understanding and practical tools people who are ready to take small, meaningful steps toward healing, growth, and lasting change.
In my clinical practice, I frequently utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core treatment modality. My experience with CBT includes applying structured, evidence-based techniques to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and make meaningful behavioral changes. I often begin by collaborating with clients to increase their awareness of the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. From there, I introduce practical tools such as cognitive restructuring, thought records, and behavioral experiments to help them test and reframe negative thinking. Additionally, I incorporate skill-building interventions like relaxation training, problem-solving strategies, and behavioral activation to promote long-term resilience. In practice, I tailor CBT to each individual’s needs, integrating it with motivational interviewing and solution-focused approaches when appropriate. My goal is to empower clients by not only addressing immediate challenges but also equipping them with lasting skills they can continue to use outside of sessions.
My experience with ACT centers on helping clients build psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present with difficult thoughts and emotions while still moving toward meaningful goals. In practice, I guide clients through mindfulness and grounding exercises to increase present-moment awareness and reduce fusion with unhelpful thoughts. I introduce techniques such as defusion strategies, acceptance practices, and values clarification to help clients shift from avoidance to purposeful action. Together, we explore what matters most to them, and I support them in setting goals and taking steps consistent with their identified values, even in the presence of discomfort.
I regularly incorporate psychoeducation as part of my therapeutic work, as I believe that increasing a client’s understanding of their challenges is an essential step toward meaningful change. My experience with psychoeducation includes providing clients—and when appropriate, their families—with clear, developmentally appropriate information about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and treatment approaches. In practice, I use psychoeducation to normalize clients’ experiences, reduce stigma, and empower them with knowledge. For example, I might explain the physiological effects of stress and anxiety, the cycle of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in CBT, or how trauma impacts the brain and body. I often pair psychoeducation with worksheets, visuals, or real-life examples to make the information accessible and relatable. By integrating psychoeducation into sessions, I not only help clients gain insight into their symptoms but also equip them with practical tools to recognize patterns, implement coping strategies, and actively engage in their treatment process. This approach supports collaboration and fosters a sense of agency, which is central to long-term success.
My experience with this method involves building a safe, supportive relationship where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment. In practice, I focus on truly listening and reflecting, allowing clients to guide the direction of sessions based on their needs and goals. By fostering a non-directive, collaborative atmosphere, I help clients increase self-awareness, self-acceptance, and trust in their own capacity for growth and decision-making. This approach is especially valuable for establishing rapport and building a strong therapeutic alliance, which serves as the foundation for integrating other interventions such as CBT, 0and or ACT. Ultimately, Person-Centered Therapy informs the way I connect with clients across all modalities, ensuring that regardless of the techniques used, the relationship remains at the heart of the therapeutic process.
My experience with DBT includes teaching and practicing its four core skill modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. In sessions, I use DBT strategies to help clients become more aware of their emotions in the moment, build coping skills to manage distress without resorting to harmful behaviors, and strengthen their ability to communicate effectively in relationships. I also emphasize the dialectical balance between acceptance and change, helping clients validate their current experiences while simultaneously moving toward healthier patterns. DBT integrates well with my overall therapeutic approach, as it provides clients with concrete, practical tools for managing daily challenges while also supporting long-term growth, resilience, and stability.