(she/her)
New to Grow
“I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor in the state of Ohio. I am an Ordained Minister with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. I am also a Licensed Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor. I have experience with a variety of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders. I began my educational journey at Vanguard University in Southern California, but eventually received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Grand Canyon University in Arizona, and my Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in Virginia. I was born and raised in a small town in the middle of the Mojave Desert in Southern California. This town, Twentynine Palms, has a Marine Corps Base attached to it and I have countless memories of Homecoming Parades during Dessert Storm and having Pen Pals with kids who lived in other Military Towns around the world! It is also where I met my best friend and life partner, a Disabled Marine Corps Veteran! Ooh Rah! I am here to serve the needs of you and your family. I have experience working with those who have served both in and out of wartime as well as with the family members who are left behind during deployment. I have experience with: Grief, Trauma, Life Adjustments Before-During-and After Deployment, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Suicide, Addiction, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and more. I am also trained in EMDR and Crisis Management! I have personally experienced my own mental health issues and have a passion for helping others find true peace in the midst their storm.”
I start with conducting a thorough Diagnostic Assessment wherein I ask questions about various aspects of your life. Then, I will share a little about my life story and work towards developing a healthy rapport.
Once you’re comfortable, we will dig in to the difficult process of identifying the most distressing symptoms you’ve been experiencing. Then, we will work together to develop a Treatment Plan that identifies specific goals and objectives for us to accomplish together
A highly motivated, action-oriented, and willing to practice specific coping skills between sessions. They are introspective, open-minded, and focus on solving present-day problems rather than exclusively exploring deep-rooted past experiences. Tecky will help them to navigate acute symptoms, coordinate with psychiatric teams, and remain grounded in patience. These specialized professionals focus on building trust and adapting care to help clients manage complex, lifelong psychiatric conditions.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented talk therapy. It operates on the principle that your thoughts and perceptions directly influence your feelings and behaviors. By learning to identify and reframe negative or irrational thoughts, you can change how you react to challenging situations.(Mayo Clinic)