As a passionate Licensed Professional Counselor, my years of experience and training allow me to understand the best ways to address each client’s needs in an effective manner. I am flexible in my approach and use collaboration as the basis of my therapy—ensuring a comfortable, safe environment where we can work together on your goals. Education, Licenses, and Certifications -Founding member of LGBTQ Therapist Resource (http://www.lgbtqtherapistresource.com) -BS in Forensic Behavioral Science from Kennesaw State University (GA) -MA in Professional Counseling from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Atlanta -Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and Colorado -Certified in EMDR by the EMDR Institute -Certified as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) by the Association for Play Therapy -Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board of Certified Counselors -Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) by the Center for Credentialing and Education -Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of GA
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I will gather information pertaining to your history and identify targets for therapeutic intervention.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My treatment methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based CBT, Existential therapy (Logotherapy), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Narrative Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I also utilize Experiential Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Positive Psychology, Strength Based, and Psychodynamic techniques as appropriate.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My strengths as a therapist include listening skills and recognizing connections between an individual's experiences, underlying feelings and beliefs, and behaviors.