I hold a Ph.D in Counselor Education and Practice and an Ed.S in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. With thirty years of clinical experience working alongside trauma survivors, I also bring extensive trauma mental health training and consultation experience. I am the founder of the Institute for Trauma Competency.
My approach to trauma recovery centers the client, honoring each survivor's inherent strength and resilience. Clients are the true experts of their own experiences, and I trust the body's innate ability to heal from trauma and stress-related conditions. Using evidence-based methods including EMDR, I help clients stay present and grounded throughout every session. Traumatic memories are gently reprocessed and filed away as part of the past. Negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotions naturally fall away once they no longer serve a protective purpose. What remains is deeper presence, self-compassion, and lasting growth.
Post-traumatic stress injury is a treatable medical condition. Recovery is solution-focused and gentle, meaning survivors no longer have to endure their pain in silence or carry the burden of an invisible wound alone.
In your first session, you are in control. We will talk about what you are experiencing, what you hope to achieve, and what healing looks like for you. I will explain how the treatment process works, answer your questions, and ensure you feel informed and comfortable before we begin any therapeutic work. You will leave with a clear sense of direction and the confidence that recovery is not only possible, but it is also within reach.
