What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
Honestly? I wanted to make sense of my crazy childhood by learning more about my family and about myself, and how to cope and adapt. Over time, I became more and more interested in how people think, feel, and react. I was a supportive friend, with empathy and genuine interest in their well-being. I wanted to hone in on all of that and use that to help others.
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
I believe in being authentic. I adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain boundaries, but I believe in being genuine in my responses to what my clients have to say: and what I mean by that is that I will acknowledge what you have told me in an authentic and empathetic manner, versus a robotic approach. I imagine that, as you are reaching out, you likely want to talk to a human, so I'm going to act like one. I feel to do anything otherwise could be invalidating for you. Also, I have a silly sense of humor, and I am difficult to offend.
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.
Neurodiversity
Therapists who specialize in neurodiversity are well-versed in areas specific to the neurodiverse community, with the understanding that autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s syndrome, OCD, dyspraxia, and other related conditions are not problems to be cured or solved, but individual neurotypes with unique strengths, needs, and challenges.
General Expertise
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.
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.
Fees
$100
First Session
$100
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Strength Based Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Neurodiversity-Affirming
Training / Certifications
National Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors (2010)
Licensure
NC, LCMHC, 10959
Education
PhD , Counselor Education & Supervision, Capella University (Anticipated Date: 2022)
MA, Community Counseling, Argosy University (2010)
BA, Psychology, UNC Greensboro (2006)
BA, Sociology (Criminology Concentration), UNC Greensboro (2006)
Work History
I am experienced working with children, adolescents, and adults, focusing primarily on CBT treatment interventions and person-centered counseling techniques, allowing for the client to lead the sessions in a sense and develop a feeling of empowerment and internal locus of control. I also like to help clients to reframe interpretations of situations in order to improve one’s well-being. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, domestic abuse, and alternative lifestyles.
Location
3721 Benson Drive, Raleigh, 27609, NC