I have over 24 years of experience in the counseling field. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Psychology and from East Carolina University with a Masters in Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Counseling. I have worked with children through adults with both mental health and substance abuse disorders. I love to be outside and spend a lot of time on the water.
My approach to therapy is warm, relational, and centered on creating a space where you or your child can feel comfortable, understood, and supported. I work with children, teens, and adults, and I believe therapy looks a little different for each person. Sometimes that means helping a child express feelings in ways that make sense to them, supporting a teen as they navigate stress or other issues, or walking alongside an adult through life transitions, relationships, anxiety, grief, or personal growth. I see therapy as a collaborative process built on trust, compassion, and genuine connection. Together, we will move at a pace that feels right, make sense of what you are experiencing, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful change in your everyday life.
In our first session I plan to complete an assessment and gather information to build rapport and establish a diagnosis as well as determine what you goals you would like to work on. If you need a time other than what is available on my calendar please reach out to me and I will see how I can accommodate you
