I am a Professional Clinical Counselor and have worked in the counseling profession since 1997. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Emory University and my master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati. I am a member of the American Counseling Association.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I provide individual therapy, couples counseling, and psychoeducational groups.

My specialty areas for therapy with adults include depression and anxiety; post-partum depression; grief and loss; abuse/trauma; spirituality; women’s issues; gay and lesbian issues; interpersonal relationship skills; and parenting/family issues.

In my work with children, I provide a non-threatening environment in which children can feel safe and comfortable to express themselves. I practice play therapy, a creative intervention which utilizes books, art supplies, puppets, games, and a variety of toys to assist children in communicating their emotions and concerns and to work through difficulties. Concurrently, I support parents in implementing strategies to help children at home. Play therapy can be utilized effectively in the treatment of many childhood issues including: grief, abuse, trauma, adjustment to life changes, behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, and inattentiveness or hyperactivity (ADHD).

Adolescents can have trouble expressing themselves to others. I provide a relaxed, casual environment where adolescent clients can set the tone and pace of therapy. This helps clients build trust, increase openness, and gain the most benefits from their counseling experience. I employ books, artwork, music, journals, and even games to assist adolescent clients in communicating their emotions and concerns and to work through difficult issues. I also provide parents with communication strategies and support to help at home. This type of therapy can treat many adolescent issues including: grief or loss, abuse, trauma, adjustment to life changes or stressors, behavioral problems (including self-injurious behavior), depression, anxiety, and inattentiveness or hyperactivity.