You struggle to get through the day. And thoughts of your problems keep you up at night. You’ve told yourself “I’m losing it” at least a dozen times today. Remember the last time you felt like yourself? Hardly. You hide it well. Suggestions from friends and family are getting old. You are looking for someone who can help you clear your thoughts, calm your mind, get your energy back and find things enjoyable again. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression in women.

You are stronger than you know, but you may be worried, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to manage everything on your own. Perhaps your child is struggling with their emotions or destructive behaviors and you're not sure how to help. You might be concerned about their mood, their lack of focus, tantrums, or even aggression. Every child is unique; nobody is born with the skills to solve every problem on our own. At some point, we all need a little extra help; that's why I'm here. Together, we can transform your child and help you feel even more empowered as a parent.

If you are reading this, you probably never knew or forgot how special you really are. You can discover this! I am a therapist with 18 years of post graduate experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am highly specialized in assisting children and adults who suffered traumatic experiences alleviate their inner suffering through the use of Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy combined with psychodynamic theory, and for children using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I am South Carolina Licensed Independent Social Worker- Clinical Practice. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and my Masters Degree in Social Work. Since 1999, I have dedicated my entire professional career to working with the forensic population (victims; non-offending parents; sex offenders; violent offenders). This has been accomplished in private practice, correctional institutions, and the agency setting. I conduct individual and group therapy sessions. I specialize in seeing persons of all ages.

Not Accepting New Clients at this time. Will access in April 2021. You’re juggling everything. You’re overwhelmed. You’re a working professional. You're a stay at home parent. Your kids are struggling at home and school. You’re at the end of your rope. You're worried about your children’s negative behaviors. You’re worried for your middle schooler or high schooler but you have no idea how to talk to them about your concerns. You and your partner are struggling to connect, fighting, worried that maybe things would be better if you separated. You feel that you have nowhere to turn. You're afraid to ask for help.

I'm proud to work with all kinds of different people, such as adolescents, young adults and college students, adults, and the LGBTQ population. Oftentimes the clients who come to me (and are referred to me) have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and other related issues and disorders. Many of my clients have an emotionally sensitive temperament and need different skills to create a life worth living. Working with me requires commitment and work from the client.

* I am currently taking new clients only by referral. I am a SC Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a National Board Certified Counselor. I graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte and now work primarily with women and girls 15 and older. I love working with families, helping family members learn to communicate and experience feeling valued and loved in the family unit. I use several counseling modalities, tailoring how I work with individual clients based on where they are and what they are experiencing.

"Whatever you do hold onto hope, my friend. The tiniest thread will twist into an unbreakable cord. Let hope anchor you in the possibility that this is not the end of your story, that hope will anchor you onto peaceful shores."-unknown I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Masters of Arts degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. Helping individuals, children, women, adolescents and families thrive is my passion. It is my mission to provide a safe, soothing environment where one can find healing.

My qualifications and competence in the area of counseling are founded on my education, work experience, additional training, and seminars relating to the field of counseling. Presently specializing in therapy with children and adolescents who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, life adjustments, relationship issues, behavioral issues, and juveniles who have experienced trauma. I'm qualified based on my experience working directly with this population and I have received additional training within these areas by undergoing training and supervision with recognized professionals within the field. I also provide counseling services to adults for issues surrounding anxiety and depression.

Are you and your your child having trouble communicating? Are you met with eye rolls and long sighs? Do you see them going through a hard time, long to help but don't know how? I am here for you. Are you a teen or young adult who feels like the world is on their shoulders? Are you wondering the type of person you want to be, and what your future will be like in high school and beyond? Do you feel undone by anxiety or depression of the culture of perfectionism around you? Please call today!

Heal -- Grow -- Thrive. Those are my goals for my clients to accomplish through the therapy process. I help clients use their strengths and experiences to reach their goals for healing and personal growth. I enjoy working with adolescents and their families, as well as adults who are struggling to cope with their daily lives. Change can be difficult, but you don't have to keep going on like this! As your therapist, I would like to come alongside you and help you take some positive steps to change!

As a licensed professional counselor and supervisor (LPCS) specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT, and Play Therapy (RPTS), I currently maintain private practices in Mauldin (Upstate office) and Florence (Pee Dee office). Among my areas of expertise are working with children from ages 3 and up; individuals with developmental disabilities; individuals with mood disorders; individuals with anxiety disorders; behavioral disorders in children; medical issues in adults and children (especially Multiple Scleorsis & Type 1 Diabetes); trauma; and grief. I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges by integrating complementary methodologies and techniques.

You don't know what else to do. You've exhausted all your ideas trying to help yourself, your child, or your family. You're feeling stuck. You're at a loss for what to do and feel as if no one around you is facing the same struggles. You feel alone, tired, and overwhelmed. Maybe you even feel like a bad parent because of the challenges you, your child, and/or your family is facing. You question every decision and feel like the stress is suffocating you.

I believe that each individual already possesses the solutions to the challenges they face. My role as a counselor and a healer is to be a companion in the discovery of those solutions. I am a reliable guide with over 21 years of experience working with people of all ages. I specialize in helping people during major life transitions, times of grief & loss, and with trauma recovery. During my 11 years in Hospice, I learned how to help people navigate the many challenges that come with grief and loss. ​ As a long time meditation instructor, one of the hallmarks of my practice is the use of meditation as a tool for healing.

I niche in providing care to clients who are disenfranchised, marginalized and under-served. I believe in helping people own their stories and discover their strengths. I firmly believe that our stories, diverse and specific to our cultural experiences, need to be unpacked and rewritten with sensitivity to those intricate details. I aim to help clients identify and overcome the unique barriers in their lives by actualizing their resiliency and their power. Together, we can create a new story in which you are a liberated, worthy, happy, healthy, and whole.

I am a passionate therapist with a love for working with children, adolescents and young adults. My goal in therapy is to help clients find their identity even with a new diagnosis and to teach them that they don't have to be controlled by their symptoms. Therapy is a wonderful resource if you are feeling lost, confused, unheard, defeated, worthless, hopeless or just stuck in life. Through therapy, I work not only with the client but also the family in order to find a resolution to problematic behaviors or improve overall parenting and communication skills with children.

You're here because you have a teenager that is constantly moody, withdrawn, distracted, or depressed. To you, they're hormonal, but to them, there's an inner struggle happening beyond your control, and you're not sure how to help while also giving them space. Your teen is most likely dealing with school stress, pressure to fit in, and a constant feeling of inferiority. You're worried they are quickly spiraling into anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Maybe their grades are dropping, or you notice a loss of interest in things they once enjoyed. I can help.

I am passionate about helping people navigate the challenges that life brings and find courage within themselves to pursue self-discovery, growth, and emotional health. We are not intended to deal with life alone, so I believe that counseling can provide the support you need or desire to deal with all that life brings.

Are there parts of your life that aren't working the way you would like? Are there aspects of your life that feel out of balance? Are you struggling with relationship issues, loss of Self, depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, addictions, confusion, or life transitions (career, college, death, divorce)? You are meant to live a life filled with passion and purpose...Develop a clear and comprehensive vision for your life that creates increased Happiness, Success, Life Meaning, Freedom, and Inspiration! I work with individuals, couples, and families in shifting the focus of habitual patterns to create true transformational change and Self-Actualization.

Being human is complex and brings a plethora of emotions your way. There are highs, lows, twists, and turns. At times the emotion we experience is overwhelming and the natural urge is to resist the feeling, to push it all away. The struggle to resist painful emotions, thoughts, memories, etc. is exhausting. It is through acceptance that a person can begin healing, coping, and growing into their best self. I have experience working with PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, etc., allowing me to help others learn new ways of addressing unwanted emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.