In what ways do your life philosophy and treatment philosophy overlap?
My primary therapeutic approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) because I have found a personal home there. I've spent so much time wrapped up in my head. Swimming so deeply in thoughts of what was, could've been, or could be that I couldn't live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the moment. ACT has helped me find the courage and skills to embrace the present, even when it's not pretty, and live into the person I want to be now and in the future.
How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
I am deeply client-centered, so I help each of my clients explore what is most important to them (their values) and goals that help mark their journey towards deeper embodiment of their values.
What does success look like in therapy? How will a client know that they are making progress?
Progress is a tricky concept. Age may be linear, but living is not. We all go through cycles, stepping forward and backward countless times in life. It's utterly universal. Work with me doesn't mean that symptoms disappear and you're always happy. In fact, that would probably be a sign of dissociation from reality and suppression of emotions! Feeling sad or angry is sometimes essential to good living! Instead, I mark progress by the ability of clients to avoid avoidance and improve their ability to make values-driven decisions amidst whatever emotions or circumstances they find themselves in.
Specialties
Addiction
College & graduate student issues
Compulsive behavior
Men's health
Spirituality & religion based issues
General Expertise
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Loss/Grief
Self-Esteem
Academic challenges
Adolescent mental health
Aging related concerns
Fees
$200
Family Therapy
$200
Couples Therapy
$150
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Parents
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family Systems Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Training / Certifications
Certificate in Substance Use Counseling
Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
Certificate in Gerontology
Intensive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Intensive training in Motivational Interviewing
Intensive training in DBT
Licensure
GA, Psychologist, PSY003405
Education
Masters in Social Work, University of Georgia
Masters in Religion and Public Life, Emory University
Masters in Development Practice, Emory University
Work History
With ten years of social work and nonprofit experience, I have come alongside people with diverse backgrounds, challenges, and values to help develop meaningful and lasting individual, community, and system change. As a clinical social worker, I seek to embody anti-oppression, affirm all identities, and prioritize sustainable, just, and holistic system change.
Location
1459 Oxford Rd., Suite 301, Atlanta, 30307, GA