I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky and have worked in mental health for over forty years. I have a variety of experiences working with depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, and family issues. I have also previously worked in foster care and adoption programs for twenty-six years, and am an adoptive parent myself, so I understand the unique concerns pertaining to this specialized type of family. I have also taught many parenting classes over the years, and understand the many family and parenting issues that can result from life in the "fast lane". I typically work from a cognitive-behavioral approach, EMDR, motivational interviewing and trauma focused therapy. I can adapt my style to meet the needs of my client's individual concerns and personalities.
I am a calm, laid-back person. I am a good listener and I believe that therapy should be a safe place where clients can say whatever they need to say without judgment. I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. I love teaching coping skills and guiding clients through the process of learning more about themselves. I love seeing and celebrating my clients' successes and seeing smiles on faces when goals are reached and lives are bettered through the process of therapy.
Seeking therapy takes great courage. I admire people who take the risk to step out and ask for help to improve their life circumstances. If you are ready and willing to do this, I am more than willing to walk with you on that journey! I am looking forward to meeting you and working with you soon!!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Co-morbidity, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
KY LPCC 104876