I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling. I am currently licensed in the State of North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Supervisor (LCMHC-S), #S9235, and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, #2998. I have over 23 years of working in the mental health field as well as with substance abuse clientele. I specialize in clientele with chronic mental illnesses including psychosis, personality disorders, addictions, and mood disorders. I have extensive experience working with various clientele populations including children through geriatrics, foster care children, sex offenders, adult inmates, and juvenile delinquents.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Therapy is a process where the client discusses issues and concerns with me to find a way to cope with situations and/or relieve themselves of the stressor. I like to make sure that clients recognize that it is not a method of being given the answers to their problems or how to solve daily issues. You already have that within yourself! I will be there to be an objective voice in order to help you to view different perspectives from other angles. It is easy for a person to become wrapped up in their own issues that they are unable to rationalize. This is where I come in to help you “to look outside of the box”.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
There are many modalities that I've used in the past. The most common one is CBT. I also incorporate solution Focused, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, etc.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have over 23 years of working with couples and I've had the chance to work with many different populations of people including inmates, foster children, geriatric, etc.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have an enormous amount of experience working with mood disorders and addiction.