I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I hold a Masters degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA and I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Some of my experience includes working for state vocational rehabilitation for a combined 10 years as a CRC and as Unit Manager over a Metro Atlanta and N. Fulton vocational rehabilitation team and in private rehabilitation within the insurance industry for over 7 years as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. In my personal time, I enjoy traveling and spending quality time with my husband, family and friends.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we’ll start with brief introductions and gather background information. You’ll get a sense of my style as your therapist and then we'll dive into the specific challenges you’re facing, and together, we will develop a plan to work through in follow-up sessions.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Christian Counseling to identify behaviors that are inconsistent with God’s teachings, so you can become more accepting of God’s will. Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help you identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. Reality Therapy to aid you in taking control of improving your emotions and life by learning to make better choices. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to learn how to manage and destress healthily. Art Therapy for creative expression to help interpret, express, and respond to your emotions, thoughts, and overall wellbeing.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My niches are Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adjustment Disorders, Biopsychosocial Adjustment to having a Disability, Coping with Life Changes, Grief, Effective Communication, Esteem Building, Emotional Awareness, Career Counseling and Goal Setting.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with teenagers and adults who have a desire to overcome certain obstacles in their lives, but they often feel anxious, overwhelmed and ill-equipped to take the courage and the necessary steps to do something different in order to get different long-lasting results.