I am a therapist specializing in individual and group therapy for adults and adolescents, and maintains a private practice in Mt. Juliet, TN.
My vision for counseling is to, “foster an environment that promotes the client’s exploration of resolutions to life’s problems.” I understand that therapy can be a difficult, yet rewarding process. I believe that the real work of therapy must be done by the client and I work collaboratively with the client to identify therapy goals and the “roadmap” to the achievement of those goals. Because I believe that each client presents unique problems, I use an integrative approach to therapy that draws mainly from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Education
My educational background includes a Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Counseling, a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, all from Trevecca Nazarene University.
License, Certifications & Awards
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation for the State of Tennessee - license #2472.
Additional Training
-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) – Level 1
-Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for Law Enforcement
-Diagnosing, Treating and Managing Personality Disorders
-Trauma and the Post Traumatic Stress Index
-Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders