I have an immense passion for children and families. Upon graduating from high school I attended the University of Georgia and in 2001 graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology. I obtained my Master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of West Alabama in 2007 and later completed an add-on certificate in School Guidance Counseling through the University of West Alabama as well. Before becoming a therapist I spent 8 years working in the field of education where I developed my educational philosophy of “teaching the whole child,” realizing that more than what is presented at school defines who a child is. I believe that many of the reasons why children are not successful academically and socially stem from issues and or incidents that occur at home with their families. As a result, I entered into the Marriage and Family Therapy certification program at Argosy University in Atlanta, to obtain additional skills to be used in assisting families to create strategies that will eventually help the entire family succeed and reach their goals. In 2008 I completed this program and today I am a certified marriage and family therapist. In 2017 I earned credentials as a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) and became a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in 2018.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Time will be spent exploring the reason(s) for therapy and gathering historical information. An overview of the therapeutic process will be provided and opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback about the next steps.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I believe in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model with the belief that people can bring about change in their lives by first changing their thoughts and beliefs.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am warm, empathetic and compassionate. My biggest strength is meeting my clients right where they are in that moment and assisting them along their journey as they work toward transforming their lives into the lives they Dream of, Desire and Deserve.