I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and a registered play therapist (RPT). I specialize in working with children and adolescents, as well as their caregivers. I believe the foundation of counseling is building a trusting relationship with my clients and making them feel at ease. I approach therapy as an interactive process and I enjoy working collaboratively with clients and utilizing methods that best fit each individual's needs.

Outside in the garden or in the office I provide counseling for couples, adults, teenagers and adolescents. After 20 years of practice I’ve had the most experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, codependency and post traumatic stress disorder. I also have extensive experience counseling people who are going through life transitions, and relationship issues. In a supportive environment I assist clients in gaining insight into their problems. After acquiring a better understanding of the clients situation I will offer options and coping skills to help them solve their problems.

Even at our most vulnerable, we move toward healing and growth. That's part of why you're reading this right now! Therapy can help you build on the strengths you already have, and help you learn new skills to make changes and find relief. Recovery is a complex & dynamic process, and it's normal to need support as you move through it. Whether you are totally new to counseling, or have been in therapy for years, I want to work with you during this part of your story.

We all need help in order to get free enough to fulfill our life dreams. Maybe you just need a compassionate nonjudgmental presence listening to you. Maybe you need tools to deal with thoughts and emotions. I have the life-experience, empathy, and knowledge to help. You don't have to agree to be as unhappy tomorrow as you are today. Please allow me the honor of hearing your story and if you desire, giving you the tools to help yourself. There is hope! Call me and take the important first step to pursue a freer, happier, fuller life.

Hello! Thanks for stopping by! I counsel, write, and teach on the following topics: improving and repairing relationships, tackling parenting problems, building self-confidence, managing symptoms of anxiety and depression, processing feelings of grief and loss, dealing with stress more effectively, understanding and taming anger, exploring new career possibilities, getting and staying organized, re-igniting passion for life, and accomplishing spiritual growth goals. If you are interested in working on these or similar topics, let's talk! (New counselor looking for a clinical supervisor? Call/email me.)

This is not about mental illness. This is not about diagnosis or treatment. This is about learning to listen and how to be heard. We will learn how to assert your needs and understand your partners. Communication is everything. Learning who you are as a couple and how you interact can generate the deepest connection and comfort. We identify vicious cycles, we look for patterns, and we see what impact each individual's contributions are having.

Life is a beautiful and messy journey. It is comprised of millions of moments that can break and mend our hearts. And sometimes, those moments can make us lose our footing. We receive a diagnosis. We experience a traumatic event. We lose a loved one. Our world gets turned upside down. I’m here to help you find your way. I believe that everyone possesses the power to triumph over life’s difficulties and make positive changes that lead to growth and healing. Through our work together, I will help you rediscover hope, find new ways of coping and feel empowered and grounded in your life.

You’re hurting. You’re such a hardworking, caring person and yet - even as you give and give and give - somehow, things seem to have gotten worse. You feel as though you’re at a breaking point. You’ve put all that you can into your relationship and it is not getting any better. You’re either ready to end things now, or you’ve already ended them. You’re ready to do the hard work of putting your life back together. You’re ready to heal with some great therapy. I’m ready to join you in that work.

It is ok to not be ok! Sometimes life is difficult. People struggle with everyday stress and sometimes extraordinary stress. Couple that with depression, anxiety, or a mood disorder and it's completely expected that you might not feel ok! That's why I am here to help. I use an array of techniques to provide support and help you build insight to approach everyday problems and extraordinary problems.

As a counselor, I believe that people are capable of being resilient and resourceful. I also understand that to be human is to sometimes lose sight of our strengths, become overwhelmed, and need someone to talk to when faced with life’s challenges. I see counseling as an opportunity for self-exploration, growth, and healing. Viewing my clients as the expert on their life, I walk alongside them to assist with making meaningful changes so that they may succeed in attaining their goals. My top priority is to provide a space where clients feel safe, respected, and heard.

Counseling requires your active involvement in efforts to change your thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors. It is my role to assist you in finding your own direction. I respect individual expressions of personal beliefs, although I approach counseling from a Christian view. We will work together to achieve the best possible results for you. Clients with whom I work are psychologically and emotionally "healthy" and seek counseling for difficulties due to normal life events. I have special skills in pre-marital counseling; grief and loss counseling; anxiety and depression; relationship issues; and personal and spiritual growth issues.

*Immediate virtual openings available!* We are living in such uncertain times. Most of us have never experienced anything like what's going on right now. You may have already been living with financial stress, health issues, or perhaps relationship complications. On top of those things, there’s an unpredictable virus that’s holding us all hostage, as well as political and racial unrest. That’s a lot for any one person to try to unpack on their own. If you want to talk about how these things are impacting your life, or the other stresses you were already facing, reach out to me at your convenience. Serving clients in NC and VA.

As humans, we are adaptable and intelligent. We change to better fit our circumstances and survive. What can impede this change is a lack of hope. We don’t believe we can change. Painful experiences can imprint on the brain and alter our perspective of our strength and ability. Yet our largest impediment to change is often being unseen and not validated for who we are. I communicate to clients that I can go into the dark with them and show them their dark place is worth being seen and heard. We can find meaning of pain together and see it as more than a barrier. Movement towards goals increases as we build a strong relationship.

At my office, I hope to make sure all feel welcome. My attempt is to make our session feel safe, and that my client's needs are met. I want my clients to know that I hear you and I see you; your pain matters. Brutality at the hands of others is hard to process, but I hope we can go on that journey together. I specialize in trauma recovery, but also treat a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and more severe disorders. I work with my client to find what therapy methods work best for her/him/them, as we are all different individuals with different needs.

I am a Fully Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 10 years of clinical expertise, I have a strong sense of compassion and commitment to helping others. I am a highly skilled counseling professional who can diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. I have a wide range of experience working with children, teens, and adults, to couples, and families. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider, & Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist- Individual.

You want to make changes in your world, but you feel overwhelmed. Feelings of stress and anxiety leave you unsure of where to even start. You would like to talk to someone, but you are afraid of being misunderstood and judged. The loneliness from not being able to open up about what is happening just creates more helplessness, confusion, and pain.

*Online counseling appointments for all NC residents* Whether you are coming to counseling independently, with your partner, or your family, I am here to serve. I am dedicated to helping individuals all over NC heal from past hurts and traumatic experiences. For families, I will help you improve your communication, talk about the "elephant in the room" and re-establish trust. You have a mental picture about how you would like your life to look; I will help you achieve that.

I use an eclectic counseling model of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, psycho-dynamic therapy, and pastoral soul care as a way to address the cognitive blocks that may be causing you biological, psychological, social, and/or spiritual distress. I engage the mind,body and soul in the therapeutic process.

A Hero's Journey(AHJ) is a Community Based Program that focuses on the single-family population residing in low-income communities throughout Greensboro, North Carolina. AHJ works closely with other community-based organizations, churches, the public school system, the juvenile court system and teen and college age counselors to enact a well-rounded community approach with emphasis on character development, self esteem, academic success and substance abuse prevention/intervention

I am not the type of counselor to sit back and just nod my head while you talk. My job is to listen actively -- to step into your story with you, helping you navigate pain, grief, trauma and shame. I work with individuals and couples. With both, my goal is to teach you skills to continue your work outside of the hour we spend together during the week. I love helping couples stay together and rekindle the love they have lost. Calling a therapist can be scary, especially when we've been taught to do everything by ourself but I hope you will take a moment to call/email to see how I can help you!