"I embrace the belief that every client contains, deeply within their own subconscious mind, the key to their own healing and well-being. The answers are never out there, but instead are inside you waiting to be discovered. I am deeply committed to the path of the heart and I feel privileged to be a part of each individual’s process of healing, which I consider to be a sacred task. I believe we all have the power to heal, no matter how deep our wounds may be! "

"Our emotions have a tremendous impact on our health and sense of well-being. Some people go through life feeling lost or stuck, struggling in their relationships and careers, not understanding what is happening or why they feel the way they do. Whether clients are feeling distressed, overwhelmed or discouraged from a current situation or a chronic problem that never seems to get resolved, I help them find the courage and confidence to overcome challenges and reach for their goals."

"My schedule is full. I am not taking new clients at this time. I am a Newnan native. I use life experience, wit, humor and wisdom to connect and work cooperatively with others helping the whole person (mind, body, and spirit) develop strengths, find healing, pursue wholeness, and reach their given potential and personal goals. I have experience supporting others through: spiritual issues/ spiritual abuse, sexual issues/ sexual abuse, trauma, divorce, employment/job issues, relational issues, adjustment concerns, facing life-altering challenges, meaning-making, boundary setting, and building resilience."

"Consider working with me if you find yourself feeling tired of being tired, depressed, frustrated in your relationships, feeling angry, irritable, and you desire change in your life. Your goals may be decreasing your anxiety, feeling more confident, wanting healthier relationships, or just knowing something has to change. Whatever your goals may be, we will focus on it because you deserve it! "

"I am the Executive Director of B.Y.R.D. House. I have over 20 years experience working with children and families. B.Y.R.D. House utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy Treatment. This is a problem focused approach designed to help people identify and change their dysfunctional beliefs, thoughts, and patterns of behavior that contribute to their problems. Individuals who receive outpatient mental health services that target goal directed interventions for diagnosable conditions make gains in symptom reduction, improved self management, and restored or enhanced daily functioning."

"I use an Integrative approach to help the individual learn ways to heal the whole person. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a great framework for working with depression and anxiety disorders. I have an extensive background working with trauma through all walks of life. I have worked with veterans, sexual assault survivors, as well as children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families affected by both physical and sexual abuse, and traumatic events that have reshaped their future. "

"Are your past experiences holding you back from being who you would like to be? Have you lost sight of yourself and are trying to regain a sense of who you are? Has a recent life event sent you into a tailspin? Are you stuck repeating the same issues in your relationships? Are you having issues communicating with your partner and getting on the same page? Are you a parent struggling with talking with your teen or a teen who is struggling talking to your parent? Have you had a pregnancy or infant loss that you wish someone understood? Let me help. Together we can work towards healing. "

"Do you find yourself feeling stuck in your life because of the pressure to please others or because of the fear of taking risks? I find that women in particular can struggle with allowing themselves the space and freedom to not only voice their needs, but to move towards meeting these needs and recognizing long-held goals and desires. If you are a woman feeling stuck or lost and who is lacking her voice, I’d love to help you on your journey towards growth, healing, and self-discovery. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and provide you with a balance of challenge and compassion as we identify your needs and goals."

"Above each blade of grass is an Angel that whispers, Grow. Grow. - The Talmud People don't change: they grow. People don't need fixing: they need compassion. People don't need treatment: they need dialogue. Carl Jung said the purpose of therapy is not perfection but wholeness. The purpose of counseling is certainly not to be normal or average or just to fit in; which is the assumption behind the DSM which is the basis for all the labels and diagnosis (and money) in the field. Counseling and therapy can include but should never be reduced to the medical only model"

"I love helping children, families, individuals, and couples solve problems of self-control, anger management, interpersonal conflict, anxiety/ depression, and parenting. I emphasize practical, research-based, results-oriented methods, and I am described by my clients as warm, friendly, informal, and "easygoing"."

"You are here because even though your life or your relationship may look fine from the outside, everything feels wrong on the inside. You're tired, hopeless and wondering where things went wrong. Some days you don't even want to get out of bed. You look in the mirror and think "I just want to be happy again". You look at your relationship and think "What went wrong? Will we ever be like we were in the beginning?" You're not ready to give up on your relationship or yourself. You recognize you need someone to help you find that strength, happiness and peace you know is still somewhere inside."

"Do you feel stuck in life? Do you feel unhealthy and stressed out? My therapy focuses on positive psychology and how to help people find a healthy lifestyle. Using this model, I have developed a type of therapy that focuses on helping people achieve health in mind, body and soul. This work includes finding out what problems exist in a persons life, and working to solve the problems we all face in life (loss/grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and stress). My hope is that by finding solutions and working out those solutions life will get better."

"We work with people that are seeking help to improve themselves. They may be hearing from others that counseling would be helpful or they have some insight into the areas of life they want to grow personally. You have everything to gain in working with one of our expert therapists. Our approach is to collaboratively work towards you achieving your personal goals."

"Would you like to manage difficult feelings better? Talk about feelings you have hidden? Do racing thoughts keep you awake? Are you stuck and not sure which direction is best for you? Struggling to transition roles in your life? I help people cope with life's ups and downs and develop their journey into what they believe is best for them. I am a person-centered therapist, which means that I see each person as the expert on their own journey. My role is to help you on your path by providing a judgment-free safe space for you to explore your feelings, allowing growth and healing."

"I believe that healing happens through the connection between the therapist and client. Life is really hard! Relationships, trauma, loss, life stages, and the daily grind have affected every one of us, but there is healing and a story of reclamation of true self for each of us. Navigating our emotional response to life is tricky and often scary, but we can be empowered to feel victorious in our ability to take care of ourselves. In the context of a safe relationship between therapist and client, insight and re-experiencing life through compassionate eyes enables us to practice compassion for self."

"You hurt when your child hurts. As their parent, you just want to ease their pain. Being unable to do this can be heart-breaking but also frustrating and exhausting. Communication can require so much energy. Sometimes those efforts even cause conflict between you and your child. These times are confusing and difficult for everyone in the home. Children, teens, and young adults face a variety of challenges. Peer interactions, school/life transitions, developmental changes, increased stressors and responsibilities are all a part of the growing up process, but can place significant tension on the family unit. "

"Do you feel stuck, desperate to move forward in your life but can't seem to leave the past in the past? Do your emotions get the best of you...anxiety, depression, anger, irritability? Are you tired of taking care of or trying to fix everyone else but feel guilty for wanting to focus on your own needs and wants for a change? Maybe you've lost a sense of who you are and don't even know what your needs and wants are. Maybe your past experiences, possibly physical or sexual abuse, create shame, guilt or deep emotional pain."

"My goal as a counselor is to provide support and practical feedback to help people resolve current problems and gain more satisfaction out of life, both present and future. I work to help people find their own inner strength and hope along life's sometimes difficult journey. I am dedicated to helping people enjoy life more fully."

"Viktor Frankl said "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." I find building healthy client/therapist relationships very satisfying. I enjoy working with clients who are open to growth. I am the mother of 3 young adult daughters. I am active in my profession by serving on the Board of Directors as President for 2018-19 as well as 3 prior terms as Western District Chair, for The Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA (LPCA-GA). I am Certified as a Clinical Supervisor by LPCA-GA and as a Clinical Trauma Professional through IATP. web site at: www.csosolutions.net"

"I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and should have access to quality mental health services. I use an integrated approach to coaching and therapy, utilizing a variety of orientations, based on the client's specific needs. I help clients (including high profile clients) identify and remove barriers to manage life stressors and address depression, anxiety, anger, unresolved emotional and abandonment issues, self-esteem/empowerment, grief/ loss, relationship/marital/family concerns, survivorship, caregiving, abuse/trauma, addiction, career/life transitions and more. I am also a registered civil and domestic mediator, "