Hello, I have been in the mental health profession (focus on mental health and developmental disabilities) since 2005, obtaining full licensure in North Carolina in 2010. I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings and with people from all walks of life. While living in Baltimore, I worked in a Special Education high school that provided a plethora of learning opportunities. Transitioning to North Carolina, I worked as an Intensive In Home Qualified Professional and Team Lead, eventually moving to Outpatient Therapy. Since 2010, I have provided counseling to children and adults in and out of family settings, coping with issues of anger, depression, low self-esteem, family separation, anxiety, trauma, etc. I am well versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Through an eclectic approach, I specialize in counseling clients in addressing (but not limited to) depression, ODD, ADHD, adjustment difficulties, trauma and/or abuse, anxiety, and LGBTQ+. My counseling style is interactive, open, with a touch of tough love. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I also believe that it is important to be honest in counseling, as it further facilitates growth and progress. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC S9665