Licensed to practice in North Carolina and accepts 14 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I’m often asked, “What made you want to become a therapist?” The answer is simple: I genuinely enjoy helping others. I understand that life can be difficult because I’ve faced my own challenges along the way. My journey hasn’t always been easy, and therapy was an important tool that helped me find support, work through difficult experiences, and continue moving forward. I believe therapy is a journey, and you shouldn’t have to walk that journey alone. My role is to walk alongside you, offering support, encouragement, and a safe space where you can be yourself, explore your thoughts and emotions, and work toward becoming the person you want to be. I’m passionate about helping children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges. I strive to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, life changes, relationships, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I believe that change is possible and that everyone has the ability to grow. I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands and have worked in the mental health and child welfare fields for more than 30 years. My years of experience have given me the opportunity to work with people from many different backgrounds and through many different challenges. Most importantly, those experiences have taught me the importance of meeting each person where they are and recognizing that everyone’s journey is unique. When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me enjoying the outdoors, getting lost in a good book, or spending time with my energetic and adorable miniature schnauzer, Felix.
During our first sessions, we’ll take time to build a trusting relationship where you feel safe, comfortable, and truly heard. From there, we’ll work together to better understand what you’re going through and develop a plan that feels realistic and meaningful for you. My goal is to help you work through the challenges you’re facing, build on your strengths, and feel more like yourself again. I offer convenient online counseling, allowing you to receive support from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Therapy doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. We’ll take it one step at a time, together.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship begins with feeling safe, heard, and understood. I strive to create a welcoming and supportive space where you can be open about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. I bring empathy, active listening, open communication, and practical problem-solving skills to my work, while taking the time to build genuine trust and connection with each client. I also recognize that every person is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I value each client’s unique background, experiences, culture, and perspective, and I work to meet you where you are and adapt my approach to your individual needs. Most importantly, I bring my authentic self to the counseling relationship—a warm smile, a good sense of humor, and a humble spirit. I believe therapy can be meaningful and transformative while still allowing room for laughter, honesty, and simply being human.
I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and the young at heart who may be navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or other challenges that can make life feel overwhelming. I also welcome those who may not be struggling with a specific diagnosis but simply feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for something to change. Therapy isn’t only about working through difficult times. It can also be a space for personal growth, self-discovery, building confidence, and developing a deeper understanding of yourself. Wherever you are in your journey, my goal is to meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and support you as you work toward feeling more balanced, fulfilled, and like yourself again.
Together, we’ll begin by exploring what is happening in your life right now, including your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and the challenges that brought you to therapy. We’ll work together to identify the areas where you would like to see change and develop goals that feel meaningful and achievable for you. Throughout therapy, I’ll help you develop practical tools for understanding and managing challenges, solving problems, and building confidence in your ability to handle difficult situations. We may also explore some of the thoughts or beliefs that are holding you back and, when appropriate, try new ways of thinking and responding in your everyday life. Therapy is a collaborative process, so we’ll regularly check in about how things are going and what is or isn’t working for you. Your needs may change along the way, and we can adjust our approach and goals together as you grow and make progress.
I believe therapy should be tailored to you—not the other way around. Integrative therapy allows me to draw from different therapeutic approaches and tools to find what works best for your unique needs, strengths, and goals. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, we’ll work together to create a plan that feels right for you and supports the changes you want to make in your life. We’ll begin by getting to know you—your history, what you’re experiencing now, and what you hope to get from therapy. From there, we’ll identify goals that are meaningful and realistic for you. As we work together, I’ll draw from different therapeutic techniques based on what you need and where you are in your journey. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my approach. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself, knowing that you have a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space to explore, heal, and grow. Therapy is something we do together, and I’ll be there to support you along the way.
believe our emotional and physical well-being are closely connected. When we are under stress, anxious, or overwhelmed, it can affect how we feel physically—and what is happening in our bodies can also influence how we feel emotionally. A mind-body approach gives us an opportunity to pay attention to both. Depending on your needs and comfort level, we may incorporate mindfulness, relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, or expressive activities into therapy. Mindfulness can help you slow down, become more aware of what you are experiencing in the present moment, and learn to notice your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we’ll explore which approaches feel helpful and realistic for you. I may encourage you to practice these skills between sessions so they can become tools you can use in your everyday life. As we move through therapy, we’ll continue to evaluate what is working and make adjustments based on your needs and goals. My goal is to help you develop a greater sense of awareness and connection between your thoughts, emotions, and body while building practical tools to support your overall well-being.
I believe that your experiences matter, and that what you have been through can affect how you think, feel, respond, and move through the world today. Trauma-informed therapy recognizes the ways difficult or painful experiences can impact your emotional, mental, and physical well-being while honoring the fact that every person’s experience is different. Creating a sense of safety and trust is an important part of my approach. I want you to feel respected, heard, and in control of your therapy experience. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and you will always have a voice in what we explore and how we approach it. You never have to share more than you are ready to share. Together, we’ll focus on building practical skills, identifying your strengths and resources, and developing healthy ways to cope with the challenges you are experiencing. My goal is not simply to focus on what happened to you, but to help you understand how those experiences may be affecting you today and support you in creating the life you want moving forward. You don’t have to navigate that process alone. We’ll work together to create a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and empowerment can take place.