New to Grow
I am a dedicated mental health professional and military veteran with a deep commitment to serving fellow service members and individuals facing stressor-related issues. I am a proud graduate of the Army’s Master of Social Work program through Fayetteville State University and use my personal experience with clinical expertise to provide compassionate and effective care for my clients. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practice.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
After completing an assessment, we can identify your personal strengths and set personalized goals for treatment that are realistic, meaningful, and achievable for you. I can provide emotional support and can assist with skill building and coping strategies, as well as assist in behavioral changes that support your journey to being the best version of you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practice. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can feel understood, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences. I take a client-centered, strengths-based approach, tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My dream client is someone who is motivated for growth and open to self-exploration, even if they feel uncertain or overwhelmed at the start of therapy. They are willing to engage in honest reflection, practice skills outside of sessions, and collaborate in setting meaningful goals. I value working with clients who are curious about understanding their patterns, committed to building healthier coping strategies, and ready to take gradual, intentional steps toward lasting change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Over the past 10 years, I have utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat diverse populations across a broad spectrum of behavioral health diagnoses, including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, and adjustment-related concerns. My approach integrates core CBT skills such as cognitive restructuring, identification of automatic thoughts and core beliefs, behavioral activation, exposure techniques, problem-solving strategies, and development of coping and relaxation skills. I have applied these interventions with individuals from varied cultural, socioeconomic, and age backgrounds, tailoring treatment to ensure cultural responsiveness and clinical effectiveness. Through structured, goal-oriented interventions, CBT has consistently supported measurable symptom reduction, improved emotional regulation, and enhanced overall functioning.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Over the past several years, I have incorporated Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) into clinical practice to support individuals from diverse backgrounds experiencing a range of behavioral health concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational stress. This strengths-based, goal-directed approach emphasizes identifying client resources, amplifying existing successes, and developing clear, attainable goals within a short-term treatment framework. Using core SFBT techniques such as the miracle question, scaling questions, exception-finding, and future-oriented dialogue, I help clients build practical solutions and enhance resilience. This approach has been especially effective in fostering empowerment, increasing motivation, and producing meaningful change within a limited number of sessions.
Trauma Informed Care
I consistently integrate trauma-informed care principles into my clinical practice when working with individuals across diverse populations and behavioral health diagnoses. This approach prioritizes safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural humility while recognizing the widespread impact of trauma on emotional, behavioral, and relational functioning. I incorporate strategies such as grounding techniques, emotional regulation skill-building, psychoeducation about trauma responses, and careful pacing of treatment to avoid re-traumatization. By creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment and emphasizing client choice and strengths, trauma-informed care enhances engagement, promotes resilience, and supports sustainable healing outcomes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) into treatment plans for individuals experiencing sleep disturbances related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related conditions. This evidence-based approach includes interventions such as sleep hygiene education, stimulus control, sleep restriction therapy, cognitive restructuring of maladaptive beliefs about sleep, and relaxation training. By targeting both the behavioral patterns and cognitive factors that perpetuate insomnia, CBT-I supports improved sleep efficiency, reduced sleep-related anxiety, and overall enhancement in mood and daily functioning.