After graduating from Troy University with my Master's in Counseling and Psychology, I have worked in several different capacities. I have experience with inpatient group settings, outpatient counseling settings to include working with those suffering from addiction and working towards recovery, depression and anxiety among other mental health concerns. One of my most rewarding experiences was working with PTSD survivors. I recently have received my doctorate in Psychology with a concentration in grief counseling. I most enjoy being a part of my client's journey to mental health recovery. Also, I have been an Adjunct Psychology Professor for over the past 6 years and have been immersed in the academic arena which has allowed me to assist undergraduate psychology majors who wish to go into higher levels of education. I specialize in working with adolescence and their families and adults. Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, emotional dysregulation, addictions, behavioral issues, communication style improvement, self-confidence building, and relationship improvements are some of the issues that I treat in my practice.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first few sessions together, we'll start with introductions, reviewing your intake and symptom questionnaire, and expectations for therapy, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Some of the treatment methods I utilize include but are not limited to Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavior (DBT), Family / Marital Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Trauma Focused.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
The areas/niche that I primarily work with are grief, emotional dysregulation/BPD or traits, and communication styles.