Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have been licensed for 19 years. I have a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. I live in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.
In our first session together, we will discuss your reasons for seeking treatment and your specific goals for therapy. I will listen closely to your concerns and help develop a plan to reach your goals. We will establish a safe, and trusting environment where you can express your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.
I have helped individuals achieve their personal and professional goals throughout my career.
I found motivational interviewing techniques are person center methods that help empower people to change by bringing out their own strengths and desires for a better life.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to assist clients to identify their own cognitive distortions and replace them with more realistic and helpful ones. I show clients how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are intertwined and help them build skills to live more satisfying lives.