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Entering the counseling field a little later in life has enabled me to utilize many experiences from various life situations. I have observed many individuals hurting and desiring quality of life. You have choices to assist you on your road to recovery. I want to walk with you as you discover a new way to live life and journey together on your path to wholeness.

When dealing with life stressors, challenges and transitions, we sometimes forget how helpful it is to have someone willing to listen in a safe, judgment free environment. At Ashwood Counseling, we believe everyone can benefit from a listening ear and the empowerment to use the necessary tools to overcome any challenge. Our clinicians have worked in many different environments including schools, mental health clinics, hospitals and psychiatric residential facilities and are ready to join you in your healing journey.

I'm so glad you have found my page and I would love to work with you. My goal as a mental health counselor is to help you identify strengths to cope with challenges, resolve core issues holding you back from living a happy and meaningful life, and implement a positive mindset that you can carry beyond counseling. I especially love to work with children, teenagers, and young adults - these periods of life can often be the most challenging, and I want to help you get through them, whether you suffer with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or just general stress.

As far as anyone can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short. You've spent the last however-many-years trying to keep everything together, but it’s exhausting and you don’t think you can do it anymore. You're tired of giving so much to everyone else while you continue to come last on your list. Not anymore. It's time for a change.

So you feel like life is too much and that the expectations for you are too high. You feel like you aren't good enough to make it through the current situations in your life, or at least not with your desired outcomes. You struggle with an inner dialogue, like a bad music track stuck on repeat. The thoughts tell you that you aren't going to meet your expectations. That you're not good enough so what is the point in trying. You feel at times like no one will understand what you're going through and you're hit with this uncontrollable rage.

On the outside life looks like it couldn’t be better; on the inside you feel like anxiety and stress are crushing you, especially when life throws you a curve ball. You might be fed up with the overwhelm, feeling like life is spinning out of control or fearful you’ll fail. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. One thing is for sure: You’re ready for relief! You’re ready to feel confident and competent. You’re ready to relax and enjoy healthy relationships. Most of all, you’re ready to be the best version of yourself at work and at home!

I specialize in adult women's mental health wellness. Helping you move beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, grief, & life issues to find happy, hope-filled, healthy lives & relationships. Sadness and fear don't have to be daily emotions. It's tiring, lonely, frustrating, terrifying & even heartbreaking to think this is your life. It's not what you hoped it would be - it's not what it should be. You want to be happy and able to cope with life, but it's just too much to handle and things aren't getting better. You feel like things will never change. Sometimes we just need support & understanding from someone helpful.

In addition to therapy, I believe it is important to assess for the physical and mental well-being, safety, living situation, support systems, financial situations and overall individual needs. I respect that each person life experience and story is unique. I strive to ensure that therapy is in safe and non-judgmental environment as you work through your challenges. My goal is to empower, encourage, support, and assist with the development of self-awareness and coping skills that will that help you face challenges independently.

Therapy for people who hate counseling - if that sounds like you, you're in the right place. If you're feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about life in general, I've got you. Juggling life and work and kids (or just one of those things!) is exhausting, and we can work together to strengthen your mental health and help you feel better, stronger, and the most content you can be. Maybe you're feeling "things are fine, but there's a big transition coming up that I really want to be prepared for." I have a simple, straightforward style that includes action items at each session to help you see real change in your life.

Are you overwhelmed by how stressful your life has become? Do you feel stuck and unhappy, but aren't sure why? Are you dealing with hard relationships, work stress or major life transitions? Do experiences from the past feel like they follow you around and haunt you? The reasons someone chooses to come to therapy may vary, but the most important part is the decision to try. Therapy is one of the most powerful tools in making positive life changes. Therapy can help you learn to move past the experiences that weigh you down so that you can live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

My desire is to provide a non-judgmental environment that allows you to express yourself freely and openly. I am genuine and supportive, but can be direct and challenge you to adapt your thinking when necessary. I strive for my clients to feel more focused, emotionally regulated, and confident. My approach emphasizes cognitive-behavioral techniques focusing on improving coping skills, habits to manage stress, anger, & depression. I am a believer in the client's power and resiliency to heal themselves from an outdated belief system as well as their own mental, emotional and spiritual challenges. I am merely a guide on your journey.

Over the past 15 years I have worked with clients of all ages and have particular interest and experience in addressing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, LGBTQ, substance abuse, behavioral, and relationship issues. I would be honored to partner with you and family on your journey to Empowerment. I am currently accepting new clients in Upstate South Carolina. Call me today to see how we can work together to accomplish your goals!

Allow me to assist you with living your best life as you work towards clarity and understanding, managing conflict, improving communication and setting and conquering your goals in life. Anxiety can’t have you and depression won’t defeat you. Journey To Victory Counseling Services, LLC operates out of Riverstone Counseling Center

Is the thought of failing again stopping you dead in your tracks? You’re constantly doing for others but when it comes to yourself, you’re lost. You may not even know what your interests are now because the focus has been on everyone & everything else. You know what to do, but you aren’t doing it. You’ll be the biggest cheerleader for the people most important to you, but you don’t take your own advice. Having all-or-nothing tendencies has only gotten you so far. You want to be comfortable in your own body & would probably give anything to go back to that younger version of you that doesn't seem so bad now.

Do you feel like your “life is a mess” or “out of control”? Do you feel a lack of self-esteem, self-identity, or self-confidence in your abilities? Do you feel your emotional issues get in the way of you having clarity and a more fulfilled life? Do you have a difficult time managing certain aspects of day to day living in areas including work, home life, relationships, mental health, physical health, social life, personal ambitions, and spiritual well-being? Do you feel as if you want to bring balance to your life but you don’t know where to start?

Saying that the last year has been difficult would be an understatement. So much has changed in all spheres of our lives and we wonder if things will ever be back to normal. Add in other typical life challenges and we feel overwhelmed, worried, exhausted and drained. Of particular concern are our children who aren't typically equipped yet with coping skills to manage times like these. The increase in depression and anxiety children are feeling is significant. Because many of them don't know how to verbalize these feelings, they have meltdowns or act out more than normal. You, as the parent, are at your wits end. Sound familiar?

I believe deeply in the therapeutic alliance between client and counselor for effective growth and change. As a counselor, I aim to build a safe relationship with my clients where they feel heard and seen. I support clients through the various stages of life by equipping them with tools to help them navigate difficulties while remaining present in their day-to-day life.

You’re tired, drained, and feeling helpless. You’re dreading another shift. It has been increasingly difficult for you to muster the energy and compassion to continue working in the healthcare field. You feel anxious all the time, your stress does not seem to go away, and you are feeling burned out. The job you dreamed of as a kid is feeling like anything but your dream job. You fantasize about your days off, but you still can’t disconnect on those days either, you just play catch up.

Things can get better. I know it can be hard to believe that. Give me the opportunity to help you find what better looks like for you. It can be hard to reach out and ask for help, especially in a culture that encourages us to go it alone. But everyone needs help sometimes, and if you reach out to me I promise to meet your courage with warmth and compassion.