LPCC, 11 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory designation (LPCC-S) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) in the State of Ohio. With over a decade of experience, I am passionate about supporting individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges. I hold a Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Behavioral Health Leadership from Liberty University, a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary, and a Master of Science in Data Science from Indiana University. Fluent in three languages, I specialize in culturally sensitive care for immigrant families and authored The Paradox of Death, a reflective work on grief and healing. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing basketball and ping pong, and playing guitar.
My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Each session is tailored to meet your unique needs, and together we work toward meaningful change and personal growth.
Clients can expect to: Gain clarity and insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors Develop practical coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and trauma Explore identity, relationships, and life transitions in a thoughtful and affirming way Set realistic goals and track progress over time Build resilience and self-compassion through evidence-based approaches
I take a compassionate, evidence-based approach to therapy, using modalities such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I work with individuals, couples, and families facing challenges like grief, relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, men's issues, and other emotional concerns—helping them build resilience, find hope, and develop practical strategies for lasting change.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help patients identify and challenge irrational or negative thoughts, reframe them into more balanced perspectives, and develop practical coping strategies. This approach empowers patients to change unhelpful thinking patterns, improve emotional regulation, and engage in behaviors that support their well-being.
I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help patients process traumatic memories in a safe and structured way. EMDR combines bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements) with guided recall of distressing experiences, allowing the brain to reprocess these memories and reduce their emotional impact. This approach is evidence-based for trauma and PTSD and helps patients move toward adaptive beliefs and emotional healing.