About Me and My Therapeutic Approach
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia, I have extensive experience working with adults and older adolescents. Since 2011, I’ve been dedicated to helping my clients overcome a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, stress, life transitions (divorce, empty nest, transitioning to college, grief), family issues, trauma, political climate, ADHD symptom management, and relationship struggles. If you are navigating marriage, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, work stressors, relationship concerns, or just trying to find balance in your life, I am here to help you through it all.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions in order to explore the connections between our thoughts, emotions, and actions. This approach leads to opportunities to make significant change, to experience progress toward your treatment goals, and to quickly begin to build skills and tools to change thought patterns, manage emotions, and increase overall wellbeing.
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together toward your goals. I view each person as having unique strengths, and it’s our job to identify and build upon those strengths. Together, we will work to develop new skills, gain fresh perspectives, and use those insights to move you toward the progress you seek in therapy.
Education, Professional Experience, and Certifications
Education
M.Ed. Community Agency Counseling, George Mason University
B.S. Human Development, Virginia Tech
(GO HOKIES!!)Additional Graduate Level Courses, Capella University
Professional Experience
Individual, Group, and Family Therapy
Crisis Counseling
Mental Health Expert Presenter at Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training for law enforcement
Addiction Treatment Therapy
License and Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia
License Number 0701008203Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) certified Crisis Negotiator
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Trainer certified through Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office
REVIVE (Narcan) Training Instructor Certified
DBHDS Preadmission Screener Certified (2018 – 2024)
Psychological First Aid Certification
Trainings
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person Centered Therapy
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR)
C-SSRS and CAMS
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)