What do you think is the biggest barrier today for people seeking care?
I believe that the biggest barrier to getting the care that many people so desparately need, is the stigma attached to seeing a therapist. Usually, the notion is that a person is "crazy" if they are reaching out for counseling. In reality, we all need someone to talk to at some point in our lives. I am the person who will listen to your complete thoughts and help you to see the bigger picture while we discover ways to resolve the problem areas and develop coping tools along the way.
How does collaboration with other providers play into your work?
Although I've been in this profession for over 20 years, I'm still learning daily. I learn from all types of resources; including from my clients. I do not know it all! I am aware of my limitations and I will make sure that I reach out to my colleagues to assist in areas that I may not be my strongest. It is okay to ask questions and I believe in humility and making sure that I help my clients in every way possible.
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
I am completely down to earth and and believe in what I do and the people that I help. I do not judge, I'm unbiased, and I believe that everyone has the capability to be happy. I am not psychic and I rely on my clients to be upfront and honest so that I can help them to the best of my ability.
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.
Bipolar disorder
Characterized by alternating symptoms of depression and mania. During more extreme episodes, depression may lead to the point of suicidal ideation and attempts while extreme bouts of mania are marked by impulsive behavior, lack of sleep, elevated esteem, and even psychosis.
Mood disorders
Mood disorder is a broad term used to include the different types of depressive and bipolar disorders, all of which affect mood. With a mood disorder, your moods may range from extremely low to extremely high or irritable.
Psychotic Disorders
Psychotic disorders are characterized by a disconnect from reality that stems from maladaptive thinking and perceptions. Primary symptoms include delusions and hallucinations. Common psychotic disorders include brief psychotic disorder, delusional disorder, paraphrenia, psychotic disorder due to a medical condition, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, and substance-induced psychotic disorder.
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.
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.
Adolescent mental health
Adolescent mental health focuses on adolescent-specific experiences including physical and cognitive development, social and environmental factors, sex, sexual identification and orientation, emotional processing, and substance use. Given the influence that parents/guardians have on adolescents, home life is a particularly important consideration.
Fees
$100
First Session
$100
Family Therapy
$100
Couples Therapy
$100
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Coaching
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Training / Certifications
Certified Anger Management Therapist, Positive Parenting Program (PPP)
Licensure
NC, LCMHC, 9235
Education
MS in Mental Health Counseling
Work History
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling. I am currently licensed in the State of North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Supervisor (LCMHC-S), #9235 and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, #2998. I have over 22 years of working in the mental health field as well as with substance abuse clientele. I specialize in clientele with chronic mental illnesses to include psychosis, personality disorders, addictions and mood disorders. I have extensive experience working with various clientele populations to include children through geriatrics, foster care children, adult inmates and juvenile delinquents. Therapy is a process whereas the client discusses issues and concerns with me in order to find a way to either cope with situations and/or relieve themselves of the stressor. I like to make sure that clients recognize that it is not a method of being given the answers to your problems or how to solve daily issues. You already have that within yourself! I will be there to be an objective voice in order to help you to view different perspectives from other angles. It is easy for a person to become wrapped up in their own issues that they are unable to rationalize. This is where I come in to help you “to look outside of the box”.
Location
545 Flannel Way, Zebulon, 27597, NC