Dee is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and also is a nationally Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She is a member of the LPCAGA(Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia) and GABA(Georgia Association of Behavior Analysis). Dee earned her Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of South Carolina-Aiken. Dee has worked in the mental health field for over 18 years and has experience and training in crisis intervention, stress management, dual diagnoses, behavioral support, family conflict and other issues. Her areas of interest include autism spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety, anger management, self-esteem, life transition, and relational issues. She works with children, adults, families and couples, using an eclectic approach to counseling based on the client’s needs and preferences. She believes in finding meaning and purpose in daily struggles and in life in general. She loves seeing clients reach a place of growth, healing and peace, by discovering who they are. She also offers services in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including behavior management and skills training for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. She uses behavioral techniques in conjunction with traditional counseling for adults and children, including parent training and assistance in terminating habits or other maladaptive behaviors.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits that hold you back. We will work together on common goals and help you deal with relational issues, cycles of anxiety or depression or just overwhelming feelings and stress.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Solution focused therapy, emotion focused therapy, grief counseling, behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength is having compassion during the really stressful times in life and helping you navigate and guide you through that. Also, I'm specialized in working with children and adults with Autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities and parent training.