Areas of Expertise
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a combination of psychotherapy interventions that focus on helping the client understand the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Clients will learn coping skills that will help them control mood, impulses, and improve daily functioning. Typical interventions include psychoeduction, reading assignments, worksheets, behavior charting, relaxation skill development and mindfulness exercises.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
EMDR is a simple and effective therapy that can help your brain process traumatic or hurtful memories. Clients will be able to gain new insights into their troubling experiences and find relief from emotional pain. Symptoms of trauma are lessened (hypervigilence, nightmares, triggers) and overall wellbeing improves.
Mindfulness-based Ecotherapy Facilitator
Trained and certified to provide mindfulness-based ecotherapy interventions. This includes a 12 week curriculum that involved nature-based activities and cognitive work for inner healing and self-discovery.
Therapeutic Horticulture
Trained and certified to provide therapeutic activities and interventions using plants, horticulture education and mindfulness-based practices.
Welcome
Making the decision to see a therapist can be hard, but it could be a turning point in your life. It takes courage to say, “I need help” and take this first step to feeling better. You may be suffering from emotional pain from a recent tragedy or something traumatic from your past. You may be facing a big decision and feel unsure of yourself and your ability to make the right choices. You may be tired of living with depression or anxiety that seems crippling. Whatever the reason you are seeking help, choosing the right therapist to help you work through these issues is important. What I provide, as your therapist, is an experience that is enlightening, comforting and encouraging. You will have the guidance needed to work through difficult circumstances and find peace and understanding in the process. I have 30 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare industry and have been practicing as a licensed therapist for the past two years through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. I am a member of the following professional organizations: American Counselors Association, the American Association of Christian Counselors and the Licensed Professional Counselor Association of North Carolina. I generally work with teenagers, college students, adults, couples and families. Thank you for considering me and I look forward to joining you at this turning point.
