Life happens. In the most challenging moments, it helps to have a therapist who is prepared to help you navigate life's challenges with a holistic perspective. I have years of experience helping clients navigate difficult individual, nd couple pressures associated with communication, anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflict and grief. At its best, therapy explores the influence of one's mind (thoughts and emotions), body (physical responses) and spirit (sense of meaning and purpose). My approach to therapy is oriented toward the whole self. I journey with clients to discover healthier paths and meaningful life change. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. I received dual masters degrees from Mercer University, a doctorate from Emory University and have been practicing for 16 years. I help adults struggling with life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, and personal growth to find a better way forward.
In our first session together, we’ll start with brief introductions, clarify specific challenges you bring to therapy and explore any life history experiences that might impact the current challenges. Lastly, we're develop therapy goals together and schedule future sessions.
My clinical experiences range from work with individuals in therapy to couples therapy premarital/marriage counseling. My clinical training has also emphasized the integration of theological and psychological theory into responsible clinical practice.
Sixteen years of experience incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that integrates theories of cognition and learning with treatment techniques. CBT assumes that cognitive, emotional, and behavioral variables are functionally interrelated. Conducted doctoral research on developing a Spiritually-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach.
Twelve years of experience incorporating Solution Focused Brief Treatment, brief psychotherapy that focuses on problems in the here and now, with specific goals that the client views as important to achieve in a limited time.
Sixteen years of experience incorporating Person-centered therapy, a form of psychotherapy developed for personality growth by reflecting and clarifying the ideas of the client, who is able to see themself more clearly and come into closer touch with their real self.