It is an honor and a humbling privilege to collaborate with people striving to improve their lives. In my experience, we all possess the ability to find wholeness, healing, and greater fulfillment. The beauty of our resilient and adaptive human nervous system is that we can heal and grow at any stage of life and through any challenge we face. After learning many types of therapies, I have realized that while helpful, the greatest gifts I offer are my compassionate presence, intuition, wisdom of personal experience, curiosity, and my sincere caring.
I have trained in a variety of therapy models and take a holistic approach to counseling. Additionally, I have advanced training and experience in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for anxiety and traumatic experiences, Motivational Interviewing for behavior change, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, various play therapy techniques and Love and Logic Parenting of children and adolescents.
Professional Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in North Carolina
- Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board of Certified Counselors
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, Kenyon College
- Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Western Carolina University
- Member, International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Member, American Counseling Association
I grew up in Cincinnati, and several cities in the mid-west and south, moving to beautiful Western North Carolina over a decade ago. As a spouse for 20+ years, a mother of two children (one grown and one not), and a former caregiver of a parent with Alzheimer’s Disease, I know the work that it takes to sustain healthy connections to loved ones, friends, family, and yourself. I’ve worked in hospital, school-based, and community mental health settings. Before becoming a counselor, I taught interpersonal, relational, and communication skills to adults.
I’d love to learn more about what you are looking for. Please contact me here or call 828-548-1064 to see if we might be a good fit to collaborate to meet your goals.
