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Hello and welcome to my profile! I am a therapist who specializes in working with adults and older adults. I provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for individuals of diverse races, religions, cultures, gender identities, and sexual orientations. My approach to therapy is rooted in holistic healing, with a focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of emotional pain. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. I develop personalized plans that align with each client's unique goals and needs.

I am constantly inspired by people who have the strength, courage, and motivation to open themselves to a shift in perspective. Those who take a fresh look at the things impacting their lives. My role is to listen, empathize, challenge, and offer suggestions or alternatives to help you build a more robust set of tools to assist in your journey. Through this collaborative process, we will navigate those obstacles together. Sometimes having someone in your corner to help open new doors can make all the difference.

Accepting new clients now! Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step to attending counseling! I strive to hold a safe and authentic space for my clients where they can feel supported. My passion is working with college students, young adults, and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, major life changes, relationship concerns, and more. I discovered this passion during my time working with college students at Appalachian State Counseling and Psychological Services. Making changes can be scary, but together we can break down these barriers so you can live your ideal life.

I take a holistic approach to counseling and care about how you are managing whatever comes your way. I have experience working in addictions counseling as well as assisting clients through grief and loss, major life transitions, mental illness, trauma, finding meaning and purpose, and chronic pain and/or illness. I strongly believe in the mind and body connection. In sessions, I may offer to teach mindfulness skills that foster this connection by bringing awareness to the present moment. With more awareness of our own thoughts, emotions, and physical reactions, we can feel better equipped to take steps towards positive change.

I love working with people who are taking steps to better understand themselves and how they relate to the world around them. I work with children, teens, adults and families who are looking to realize their full potential and confront challenges in doing so. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict, life transitions, academic struggles, work-life balance and relationships. I love working with children and parents to support empathy building in family relationships.

I am committed to enhancing the emotional and spiritual growth of people, individually and in relationships. The purpose of my counseling is to help people overcome the hindrances that keep them from reaching their potential to be fully loving and responsible - towards themselves, in relationship to other people, and in their spiritual journey.

My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients are able to explore issues and improve the quality of their lives. I use an integrative style of psychotherapy that pulls from many different approaches with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My work with clients is based on a collaborative approach that promotes a strong alliance and allows for open and honest communication. Within this foundation, clients develop the safety and freedom to challenge behaviors and beliefs and discover new attitudes that promote change.

I am well versed in a number of theoretical approaches, utilizing an integrated strategy designed to meet your needs best. I treat adults, and families. I am very well suited to work with a wide spectrum of populations including both mental health and addiction issues. Most of my patients find that I am a good listener with empathic and genuine qualities. I am dedicated to my work and believe in meeting my patients where they are in relation to our work together. If you are looking for a therapist who is versatile, experienced, and open to a variety of issues I might be a good fit for you.

We are a group practice, we take many different insurances, and file your claims for you. Our therapists will work with you to help find understanding, a solution or a change for you or your situation. Counseling/Therapy is based on you and your situation alone. Everyone is different and everyone's situation is different, so we will create an individual plan for you and your specific concerns. There is no use of a template or generalized formula. The therapeutic formula we decide on will come from you and your concerns. The counseling experience will be unique to you and your situation.

Only accepting clients for new group-Creative Connection. I see therapy as a collaborative process. I am here to support you on your journey through healing, coping, life changes, awareness, and/or any other areas of interest to you that are within my scope. My role is not to “fix” you or tell you how to live or what to do. Rather, my role is to listen, support, empathize, challenge, ensure a comfortable, nonjudgmental space for self-exploration and psychological growth and development.

** Christian Counseling ** My professional experience has been working with adolescents, college students, adults, working on various issues, and wanting someone to help them in the journey. No one lives life without going through something that makes them question whether they can work through it on their own. This is the very place God has for us to come to him and his strength. I have personally experienced a few of these, and have been given a calling for helping others in theirs. My practice aims to shine light on the purpose we have on this earth, and walking with you to uncover the roots of why you struggle.

***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years in the field with experience treating a wide range of psychological issues. I have experience working with people of all ages including college students . I enjoy helping those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I have enjoyed working with people experiencing the more severe symptoms of mental health so that they may live a more stable and fulfilling life. I am located in Boone NC but can offer Telehealth services to those in need anywhere in North Carolina

I work with students, adults, couples, and veterans who are seeking respite and levity for whatever issues they may find themselves mired within. I believe that healing cannot occur in isolation and the role of therapist is to serve as a guide and confidant in the healing process. I will help you in discovering your own wellness touchstones that will assist in promoting your unique therapeutic needs.

I have experience working with a wide range of ages but it may be helpful to know much my background focuses on children, adolescents, and teens. Even if you are an adult seeking help with adult problems, it can be helpful to return to childhood memories to help put our present into context. Counseling is for everyone. No matter your profession, past, family status, race, gender, sex, or age, it all equals out to being human. I invite you to welcome your own humanity with grace and compassion. This is a courageous journey and I am honored to walk it beside you.

I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (license #S3106) with more than 30 years of training and experience working with adults and adolescents in the fields of mental health, employee assistance, vocational and psychosocial rehabilitation, and workplace training and consultation. I have extensive experience working with medical, psychological/emotional, substance abuse/chemical dependency, relationship, and career issues. I have been in private practice for 20 years. I am also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor.