In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
I have a lot of energy that I bring with me into my sessions. I feel my clients can expect equal amounts of laughing and thinking in our sessions. I encourage my clients to dig deep while still being careful to meet them where they are at without pushing them entirely out of their comfort zone.
What do you think is the biggest barrier today for people seeking care?
I feel the biggest barrier is the lack of understanding of what mental health is and why it is important. What signs and symptoms do people need to be aware of. Also a general lack of knowledge on the resources available to people who want to get help. There are platforms and directories that I myself was not aware of until a few short months ago. If I, a therapist, can be completely clueless on what resources exist I can only imagine what the average person is unaware of.
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
That therapy is for anyone that is going through any walk of life. It can be for those who are grieving, it can be for those who are happy, it can be for those who are lonely. Therapy, I believe, is about being heard. There will always be something that we feel we are unable to talk about to our loved ones. A therapist is there to listen, to provide space for you to feel safe about saying what is on your mind without judgment.
Specialties
Depression
Depression often causes people to feel sad, empty, or hopeless, and can cause a lack of interest in life. It can also affect a person's thinking patterns and physical health.
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Addiction
Regular involvement with a substance or activity in a compulsive, hard to control way that often has harmful consequences. Often refers to substance use, but can include compulsive behaviors such as sex, gambling, or shopping.
General Expertise
Work Stress
Workplace issues are a common source of stress and can include interpersonal conflict, communication problems, gossip, harassment, discrimination, low motivation and job satisfaction, performance issues, and poor job fit.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the degree to which a person feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect. Feeling low self-esteem can influence overall well-being and be linked to anxiety and/or depression.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by persistent instability in relationships, extreme emotional reactions, and chronic fear of abandonment. People with this may also tend to be moody, experiencing a lot of high highs and low lows.
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety or social phobia is fear of social situations or a fear of interacting with people other than close friends and family. Social anxiety can be persistent, intense, and debilitating, greatly affecting daily life.
Fees
$100
First Session
$170
Family Therapy
$150
Couples Therapy
$130
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
Group Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Positive Psychology
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
Training / Certifications
National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Licensure
NC, LCMHC, 15354
Education
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
B.S. in Recreational Therapy
Graduate Certificate in Military & Trauma Counseling
Work History
SouthEast Counseling Services - Outpatient Therapist Fayetteville, NC 08/01/2021 - Present Working with active duty and retired veterans to address diagnoses and symptoms including: PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Hypervigilance, Substance use disorders, Stress management, Anger management, Coping Skills, Distress tolerance techniques. Carolina Outreach - Substance Use Disorder Clinician Fayetteville, NC 09/29/2020 - Present Working with clients in a group and one-on-one basis to address sobriety challenges, setting boundaries, recovery support efforts, coping skills, stress management, cravings, substance education, and emotional regulation. Triangle Springs - Therapist Raleigh, NC 01/2020 - Present Working with clients and their families in both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings to: Process symptoms and their impact on functioning, identifying and developing coping skills that assist in managing daily, as well as, major life events/stressors. Developing safety plans and relapse prevention plans. Identifying and clarifying goals, strengths, boundaries, and values. Working with individuals experiencing a myriad of diagnoses and symptoms to include: PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Substance Use Disorders Prior to these roles, I worked for 4 years as a recreational therapist. As a recreational therapist I designed and implemented psychotherapeutic activities to address and assist with community reintegration, gaining insight into symptoms and their impact on daily functioning, daily planning and establishing routines, goal setting, coping skills, anger management, stress management, and daily life skills training.
Location
6405 Camden Rd, Fayetteville, 28306, NC