I provide a safe and compassionate atmosphere to support awareness and acceptance so that change can then happen. I focus on my client’s strengths to assist them in living a life worth living, and achieving the life they want. Our work together can target ineffective thinking and behavior patterns, painful emotions, and conflicted relationships. We can work on developing healthier coping strategies and ways of looking at ourselves and the world around us.

Thank you for taking this step toward healing and growth. I hope the information below gives you a sense of who I am as a person and a psychologist, and what I envision therapy to be. What is therapy? Therapy is about connecting. Connecting with your therapist opens pathways to better relating with intersecting aspects of yourself which include but are not limited to thoughts, feelings, body sensations, values, personal and social identities, etc. The therapy progress is forever evolving as you continue to learn more about yourself, the contexts that you are living in, and how to better manage struggles and challenges in life.

Our counselors are experts in providing effective holistic counseling that helps women obtain overall balance and fulfillment in their lives. Our ability to recognize each person as an individual with positive qualities makes therapy enjoyable. Our spa-like environment assures each person can safely explore challenges while learning skills that will bring confidence and satisfaction to the mind, body and soul. Whether you are experiencing significant emotional pain or minor daily stressors, we are here for you and are confident that we can assist you in living a fulfilling and meaningful life!

Seeking help and counseling is a courageous act. My ideal client is one who is motivated to take the leap and allow me to join alongside your journey of healing and achieving goals you have set for yourself. I enjoy working with individuals who experience Veteran and/or military-related concerns, mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment concerns, substance abuse, relationship issues, family of origin concerns, men and women's issues, identity development, crisis intervention, self-esteem/insecurities, trauma, and most other reported stressors or adversity. I am also prior service military and have insight regarding this culture.

"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" --Brene Brown. I realize that starting therapy can be a vulnerable and sometimes intimidating experience, which is why I work to create a safe space where you and I can work collaboratively to explore your concerns and help get you "unstuck". Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or sad? Do you need help in setting healthy boundaries or working through past traumas and experiences? I enjoy helping adults and adolescents process thoughts and life experiences to gain insight, make positive life changes, and improve mood.

Therapy is a joint effort of two people to make significant changes in a person's life. I am coming in to session as an expert on change and you are the expert on yourself and the ideal life you want to live. Together we will work to find out what changes you would like to make in your life, and most importantly, how to get you there.

Everyone has a story that they tell themselves-sometimes it can be helpful and sometimes it's not. Life can be challenging and cause us to question ourselves. You are not alone. I want to help you to see your strength within and build on it to help you reach your goals and potential. I enjoy helping children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting issues as well as dealing with everyday life stressors and challenges. I want to help you to make the changes you want in your life in a safe place.

I strive to provide a comfortable, confidential, and supportive environment where you can feel safe to heal, gain insight, and experience personal growth. Life and relationships with others can be challenging at times. The counseling relationship can serve as a helpful tool when navigating these challenges, providing you with a clearer understanding, appropriate coping skills, and plan moving forward.

AT STILLWATER, WE PROVIDE COUNSELING, CONSULTING AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS. It is our desire to restore, maintain and increase the health and wellbeing of individuals through evidence-based practice, integrating conventional, holistic and faith-based approaches. We strive to offer an approachable, contemplative and encouraging space; an environment supportive of the wellness and healing intrinsic to us all. Stillwater practitioners consider the intricacies of the emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual self, all essential to the vitality of the whole person.

My therapeutic style involves a warm, collaborative relationship by which we can achieve your mental health, wellness, education, or career goals. I use a variety of techniques that assist in thinking more efficiently about your place in this world. My goal is to help you be at peace with what is difficult, be it depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or just your personal wellness. Whatever the problem, we can work on it together to reach your maximum potential, stability, and harmony.

You've just taken a positive and important step towards the possibility for change and personal growth! Perhaps you find you're experiencing adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, sadness, daily life conflicts or career issues. Maybe you're facing uncertainty or you're at a transition or turning point in your life. The complicated feelings of distress, anxiety, depression can be immobilizing. Life is challenging and my experience has taught me how valuable psychotherapy can be towards forward movement and meaningful change.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I offer a safe and comfortable space where you can explore areas of your life that you want to improve, changes you want to make, and work on figuring out who you are and what you want to be. I believe in therapy as a partnership and I feel privileged to be a part of the journey towards whatever goals you may have. Life is complicated and can be painful at times. But you don't have to deal with it alone.

If you are coping with life's challenges and want to make meaningful, impactful change, there are many options available to you. Individual, marital, and family therapy are a few of the options that I specialize in. I have been a practicing clinician for twenty years and currently possess a Master's Degree in Social Work and am a West Virginia Licensed Certified Social Worker. I have an array of professional and life experiences that work synergistically to help me in assisting clients cope with various life situations and stressors.

Social distancing can bring an increase in anxiety, depression, and substance misuse. If you feel isolated and uncertain, I can help. I will work with you to gain insight and find the tools right for your positive change and healing.

There are many challenges that our young population and adult population face. I want to hear your story and work alongside you to let your best self shine! My ideal client is someone who is motivated and willing to commit towards the path of internal growth. From grade school to adulthood, I am here with you every step of the way to navigate this thing called life. I enjoy working with individuals who experience school issues, anxiety, self esteem, depression, transition into adulthood, family issues, relationship/friendship issues, trauma, and careers.

Children In Balance, a division of Women in Balance, offers high quality behavioral and mental health counseling for children, adolescents and families. We offer individual or group therapy. Our counselors have significant experience and training in working with children and their families. While approaching each person as an individual with their own positive characteristics and one-of-a-kind needs, our counselors offer effective therapeutic techniques that enhance progress. We offer a warm and inviting space where each child can safely explore their emotions and behaviors.

I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to evaluate and treat a wide variety of clinical psychopathology and personality disorders. My interventions are solution focused and I commonly utilize empirically supported treatments to achieve noticeable change in a defined time frame. I believe everyone deserves to be assisted and supported to live to their full potential. I welcome veterans and military families. If you are looking for a convenient, professional atmosphere for achieving your mental wellness, call Mountaineer Psychological Services today!

Coping with life's challenges can feel overwhelming. I am someone who can help listen and guide you to achieve balance within yourself and your life. Whatever you are struggling with, you are not alone. As your therapist, I can help you to make positive changes in your daily life and bring hope to the future. It is my goal to bring the most supportive, nonjudgmental, and ethical practice in my work with you.