I am passionate about helping individuals navigate through anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, body image concerns, relationship challenges, and intrusive thoughts. With compassion and understanding, I draw from my competence in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I thoughtfully integrate these and many more approaches with a Christian worldview to provide personalized care aimed at alleviating suffering and promoting well-being.
I hold a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Boston University, where I minored in world religions. Additionally, I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. My journey in counseling began in Boca Raton, Florida, at Hope Christian Counseling, where I had the privilege of working with individuals, groups, and couples. I further honed my skills through training at DaTerra Psychotherapy & Wellness and Lifeskills South Florida Outpatient in Delray Beach. I am a SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator (Christian premarital assessment and counseling).
I have been blessed with a loving marriage of over 30 years, three wonderful adult children, and one delightful granddaughter. I am deeply involved in my family, community, and church. In my free time, I enjoy running, hiking, reading, writing, listening to podcasts, and traveling. I am also dedicated to volunteering as an English teacher for English as a Second Language (ESL). I am an ALC working under the supervision of Aaron Shaffer, MA, LPC-S, CSAT, CMAT.
