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Hello, thanks for visiting my profile. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor- Qualified Supervisor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. I hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from Virginia Tech. When I am not working as a full-time Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University, I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and couples at Camel City Counseling. With over 20 years of experience working in multiple settings (group homes, schools, intensive-in-home, and hospitals), I use a systemic approach with a cultural awareness to support each of my clients.

It is my belief that finding the right therapist for YOU is the most important thing you can do. Working with young adults and their families is my specialty but my practice is open to anyone looking to grow, heal, and change. Is your child struggling to complete school or find employment? Has your marriage/relationship become challenging? Are you dealing with depression or anxiety that has become unmanageable? Are you a parent looking for support? Whatever life is throwing at you, I can help.

Hello! Close your eyes and imagine what would your ideal day look like? Ideal month or even your ideal year. Now open them, what are the barriers that are keeping you from reaching your full potential? I want to help you determine those barriers, break them down and create goals that are realistic and manageable. Some of the barriers you may encounter that I would love to help you with are substance use, job stressors, family difficultly, loneliness, fear of failure, feeling unprepared for the future or sadness. I would love to be the counselor to help you navigate the difficult times in life and prepare yourself for the future.

Life can be hard ! The past few years have been challenging for everyone. Maybe you feel that you are struggling to gain balance or find peace. Studies show that more people than ever feel anxious, sad and stressed. You and I will work together in a safe, confidential environment to understand and process the events and challenges of your life. Talking to someone can help you find ways to reconcile your feelings and figure out how heal and move forward to become your best self. Together we can develop the best strategies for you to meet your goals

I help youth and families communicate better and enjoy time together more. If you are experiencing relationship difficulties or struggling with the effects of stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, or grief, I would be honored to support you. I am especially passionate about counseling diverse families and people of all ages while they navigate life transitions, identity development, and learning or social-emotional concerns. As a former teacher with eight years of experience in public schools, I am also skilled at supporting students and parents as they work to meet their educational goals.

Let me begin by commending you for demonstrating the strength to take the first step of reaching out for support. By having the courage to begin the therapeutic process, you are taking the first step towards overcoming whatever difficulties you are currently facing and creating a more positive future for yourself, your relationship, or your family. Oftentimes the stressors of life can become overwhelming for us to handle on our own and can negatively impact our relationships with others. Fortunately, you are not alone as I am here to listen with empathy and compassion.

I am an EMDR trained therapist with a certification in Expressive Arts Therapy. With over 10 years of experience as a yoga teacher, I bring a body-centered approach to my counseling work. I am passionate about integrating mind+body awareness with creativity to support mental well-being. I enjoy combining modalities of EMDR and expressive arts therapy. I believe the creative process to be a powerful tool in healing, often incorporating different expressive arts modalities, including writing, dance, movement, poetry, visual journaling, painting, drawing, and others.

Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.

I am IFS Level One trained and am hoping to work more with clients interested in this psychospiritual modality. This includes people who are curious about or experienced in doing "parts work," taking a deep dive into the inner workings of our system, and open to exploring mystical healing. I am also trained in IFS-informed EMDR, and sometimes blend these modalities for optimal results when working with complex trauma. I will be facilitating IFS groups early 2024.

Enacting change in our lives is never easy, especially when it pertains to our mental health and our relationships. However, it is a worthwhile process that can have a profound impact on your life and the lives of those closest to you. The healthier we are in these areas the healthier we are as individuals, family members, friends, and coworkers. My goal is to create a safe, therapeutic atmosphere for you to explore these areas and enact the change that you need to be a happier and more whole version of yourself.

Have you ever felt the world heavy on your shoulders, unable to express feelings or understand why thoughts race through your mind? Do you find it difficult to talk to someone openly because they may not understand how you feel? I have felt that way on many occasions, and like you, I asked for help. Think of counseling as safe space for mental health rehabilitation, a space to talk about the things that worry you, aspects of your life that may be confusing, scary, and difficult to navigate.

I believe that every person has the ability to grow, heal and change. As a counselor, I provide a space of nonjudgmental acceptance and authenticity which invites clients to show up exactly as they are and to be valued and supported in all aspects of their identity. I aim to partner with and empower my clients, utilizing the strengths and skills they already possess, to work toward their goals for healing and growth. My counseling orientation is grounded in a family systems approach, though I also draw significantly from attachment theory and person-centered counseling.

As a counselor, I use techniques from evidence-based practices, which means the techniques have been proven by research to be effective. I draw from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT )motivational interviewing (MI), and parts work. I utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach, and I prioritize trauma-informed and gender-affirming care. My therapeutic lens relies heavily on attachment theory, as well. I see attachment as playing a major role in how we relate to others.

Through great pain comes better awareness and understanding about ourselves and the world around us. My journey as a counselor began during my experience with war deployments, which inspired my search to find ways to help others who are hurting. After completing my Master's degrees in Couples and Family Counseling, I have worked extensively with the court system, with families in need, and with individuals of all ages. My other passion in life is speaking and learning more Spanish. I offer therapy sessions to adults, children, families, and couples. I am a certified hypnotherapist.

As a health coach and counselor, I focus on all areas of health, including emotional, intellectual, physical, and financial health. We can work together to add more whole food, plant-based nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and positive social connections to your life, as recommended by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. And we can build resilience and resolve challenges with a greater sense of hope and meaning.

Are you feeling stuck as a result of past trauma? Are your relationships, career and/or self-esteem negatively impacted by your trauma history? Trauma isn't always the "big T" trauma we think of when we hear the word "trauma". It can be caused by any ongoing situation that causes distress, fear, and a sense of helplessness. This can happen in your family of origin, a relationship or even a workplace setting. The good news is that the rest of the story is unwritten. You can heal. Processing trauma with a skilled, supportive clinician can help you transform anxiety, fear and shame into connection, wellness and purpose.

It can be intimidating to trust someone with the pain, heartache, and uncertainty in your life. My hope is for counseling to be a place that feels safe enough for you to grow in the ability to trust and feel safe in your body. I want you to find a place where you can be seen, heard, and have your story held with dignity and honor. Whether that is with me or another therapist, I hope you can find someone to walk alongside you as you rest, grow in strength, and face the challenges in your life.

The therapeutic process is an opportunity to to address problematic issues in a safe, nurturing environment that will encourage growth toward healing, self-awareness, coping and wellness. I specialize in counseling women, men and adolescents who strive to change unhealthy patterns and learn new ways of becoming successful, happy and peaceful. If you find yourself thinking, "Life shouldn't be this hard," I can help you examine the disconnect you feel and and turn it into knowledge that works for you. Choices rather than limitations; power over powerlessness.

At Bloom Couples Counseling, I offer a comprehensive, scientifically-based approach to relationship counseling in a supportive and appropriately challenging setting. I help you unravel the mystery of the cyclical nature of relationship problems, reducing frustration and restoring connection. Using evidence-based tools and approaches, my goal is to help you and your partner move from distance to addressing the problems as a team, leaving you both with a sense of pride in each other's core needs and dreams for the relationship.