My focus is to provide a collaborative approach to therapy in which I help you work toward defining and achieving the goals that are most meaningful to you. I also try to offer a supportive and relaxing environment in which to explore the various challenges happening in your life.

I provide counseling services for individuals, couples, families and occasionally groups. I enjoy working with a diverse population including adolescents and adults from various backgrounds. I have special interest in working with clients with traumatic histories, self-injurious behavior, personality disorders, social anxiety, teen issues, codependency and perfectionism issues. I have experience treating a wide array of difficulties including but not limited to: substance abuse recovery, mood disorders, anxiety, anger, trauma, and family/relationship problems.

I am also an LPC Supervisor in Alabama who offers postgraduate supervision to Associate Licensed Counselors seeking full state licensure.

Education and Training:

• B.S. in Psychology from Tennessee Technological University
• M.Ed. in Community Counseling from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
• Practicum and Internship training at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Counseling Center
• Certificate of Basic Training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Professional Affiliations:

• Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA)
• EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)