What does a first session with you look like?
Our first session will be an opportunity to get to know one another. I truly believe that trust is a key component to therapy and I want you to have a clear understanding of who I am and what we will be working on together when you walk away from your first session.
In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
I tend to have a very laid back and easy going approach. I also like to use humor and playfulness when appropriate. I may share information about myself that I feel comfortable sharing in order to help normalize your experience and create a meaningful connection.
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
There is an idea in society that "we don't need therapy" or "it isn't that bad" however therapy can be exploratory and interesting. It is a way to connect to yourself or others in a meaningful and thoughtful way. It might even be enjoyable!
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.
Communication issues
Source of communication challenges in circumstances and relationships that can have a negative impact on mental health. Misunderstandings and misinterpretations often lead to arguments in personal, platonic, or professional relationships.
Identity development
Process of defining one’s own beliefs and sense of self. Evolves over time and can become a source of stress and pain, especially if the concept of self goes against social, cultural, or familial norms.
Couples
Provides couples therapy/counseling
General Expertise
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Loss/Grief
Grief is a reaction to an emotionally significant loss and often comes with symptoms of depression or anxiety. These symptoms can remain intense and last for a long time after a loss, making it difficult to move forward with a healthy lifestyle.
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.
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.
Anger management
It's normal to experience anger at times, but for some, it becomes so frequent, intense, or difficult to control that it negatively affects their life. Anger management is a structured therapeutic approach toward reducing one’s anger to a point where more appropriate coping and/or conflict management skills are used. Beliefs and thoughts leading toward anger outbursts are explored while healthy coping and interpersonal skills are put into practice.
Fees
$125
First Session
$125
Couples Therapy
$100
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Parents
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Positive Psychology
Relational Therapy
The Gottman Method
Training / Certifications
Level 1 Gottman Trained Couples Counselor
Licensure
GA, LPC, LPC011111
Education
Masters in Community Counseling
Associate Degrees in Psychology and Sociology
Work History
After graduating from my master's program, I started out by working at an inpatient psychiatric unit outside of Chicago. From there, I worked in a community mental health center and in a private practice setting for 7 years each. When I moved from Chicago to Georgia, I began working at a University counseling center. Therefore I have had the opportunity to work with individual from diverse backgrounds with different presenting concerns and issues.
Location
1237 South Jackson Springs Road, Macon, 31211, GA