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I am a versatile therapist who is enthusiastic about helping people attain goals for themselves and their primary relationships. We will set goals in the first session in order to provide clarity to the work based on what is important to you. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I see traditional, single parent, & blended families, understanding their differences.

I enjoy all of my clients and am competent to treat any mental or emotional disorder. I work primarily with adults. I do DBT groups for both professional women and women on disability. I am passionate about EMDR therapy and I train in TN, AL, GA, TX, KY and Washington D. C. also use Rapid Resolution Therapy with Clinical Hypnosis for a variety of issues including but not limited to traumatic events, addictions, stopping smoking and decreasing chronic pain. I do relationship counseling, parent education life coaching, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, grief and loss counseling, anger management, personality testing and EMDR.

It can be difficult to reach out for help. Are you having trouble being who you want to be in your relationships? Are you overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts and debilitating anxiety? Are you worried about the judgment of others? I am glad you made it here! I welcome you to take that first step and call. I provide a judgment free, inclusive, and nurturing environment. I am committed to helping my clients let go of shame and find healing.

If you are looking for a no B.S. therapist, then I am the therapist for you. My ideal Client is motivated to make positive life changes. I assist clients in processing their mental health and life phase issues in a safe, non-judgemental enviroment. I am passionate about working with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, veteran, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds. You can learn to recognize/mitigate triggers, implement coping skills, set boundaries, learn radical self acceptance, manage ADHD symptoms, and manage/minimize symptoms of anxiety and depression, and process COVID based anger and trauma.

“Did you know that there are some seeds that cannot sprout unless they are first burned? Sometimes breaking is making. Even Iron can start again, and there are many things that can move through fire and find themselves much better for it afterward.” Kerrek, Critical Role. Sometimes we are confronted with difficult thoughts and experiences that can feel uncomfortable or impossible. I offer a relaxed environment to help you along that journey; be that depression or anxiety, life changes, grief or loss, mood disorders, etc. I strive to make sure I understand your place within in your story and want to help you get to your next chapter.

There comes a time when you realize that you need help. "Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase", MLK Jr. I believe no one wants to live in misery and the first step is asking for help. I believe in helping others to reaffirm their positivity and build on the ones that are struggles. My goal in therapy is for my clients to feel at ease and know they are not alone. To help them deal with the multitude of issues that sometimes can bring pain and help them on the path of healing.

I graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014 with a Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology, and since then I have had experience working with all ages, including working in intense situations with the police department and hospitals in Chicago, IL. I practice an integrative approach focusing on the whole person, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I approach counseling using mindfulness techniques, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. I have had experience working with a wide variety of issues including Depression, Anxiety, crisis intervention, self-esteem, grief and loss, and PTSD.

My specialty is working with individuals and couples to find a more centered, connected self and relationship. Specifically identifying the thought patterns and habits that are causing friction and disconnection in your relationships and life. These unconscious patterns often leave you feeling out of control, helpless and like there is no path back to yourself or your relationship. A goal of our time together is to help you come back home to yourself and relationship.

Have you ever driven a fully-loaded 15-passenger van? As drivers in that situation, when we look in the rearview mirror, the only thing we can see is the passengers. We can't see outside. The side-view mirror offers minimal help. We have a HUGE blindspot. If we are in the left lane of the interstate and want to move to the right, the best thing to do is ask the "shotgun" rider to check. A counselor functions much like that: helping us check our blindspots.

“It’s only a passing thing this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it will shine out the clearer.” -J.R.R Tolkien. There are times in life where the road forward is unclear, and all you can do is take the first step. I want to create an open, affirming, and safe place for you to explore your path. There are going to be periods of struggle, loss, grief, joy, growth and celebration. Mental health work is not a destination but a journey created for and by you. I strongly believe in giving you the autonomy, dignity, and respect to make your own decision with a little guidance.

In today's world, we constantly face many changes. Balancing such life challenges as moving, new schools, job stress, relationships, and family life, can take a toll on our psyche. We each have our own unique story to tell, but sometimes feel as if no one hears. I value your point-of-view, and listen to your concerns and questions, working to challenge negative perceptions or behavior patterns we discover along the way.

I believe that everyone has the ability within their self to reach their highest potential. I believe that past experiences or negative messages we have received can cause us to lose our way. I want to help people find their way to their highest potential. I am a very caring considerate person but I can also be very direct. If you are someone who is ready to work hard to be the best you, you can be then we will do well together.

Are you tired of holding so much inside? Everyone goes through tough times and needs someone to talk to. My style of practice enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders and provide a peaceful & neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a caring, safe space without judgment, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan that helps you reach your goals.

What are you experiencing in your life right now? What would you like to experience instead? Perhaps you simply want to feel better and don't know where to start. Life is a journey and along the way, we encounter many wonderful things as well as many challenges. You may have gone through something in your past or perhaps you are experiencing something currently that is affecting multiple areas of your life. I am here to help you to process what is going on in your life and together we will work on strategies that will allow you to address whatever issues or situations affecting you.