What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
I understand that no problem is alike and working with me, you will feel comfortable knowing that I'm sincere, non judegmental. Instead I assist you with building on your strengths and work towards accomplishing your goals. We are on this journey together and we will see it through.
In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
As a therapist, I'm not a stranger to adversity and I understand the therapy process on both ends. Reaching out to a therapist is already progrees made.
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.
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.
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.
Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is a form of depression that occurs after childbirth. It may stem from hormonal changes that naturally occur in the body, emotional instability, and/or cognitive factors. Anxiety, crying, emotional outbursts, and mood swings are common symptoms. The condition may last months or longer and increases the likelihood of developing major depressive disorder later in life.
Women's issues
Women’s health is regarded as the holistic being and experience of being female. This extends beyond consideration for illness and other complex conditions but to general considerations of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Issues may include female oppression, socialized gender role, female reproductive issues, motherhood, body image, divorce, and substance use.
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.
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.
Race & Cultural Identity
Challenges around race and cultural identity vary enormously, including issues related to discrimination, racism, and intergenerational trauma.
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.
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.
Fees
$140
First Session
$125
Family Therapy
$125
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Art Therapy
Bibliotherapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Reality Therapy
Play Therapy
Training / Certifications
Trauma training, training and supervision as a Play therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Licensure
FL, LMHC, MH16374
GA, LPC, LPC010914
Education
Masters in Clinical Mental Health
Bachelors in Criminal Justice
Work History
You’ve come to the right place. I’m going to share a little about me and how I plan to support you. I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2011). I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. Since graduating, I’ve been refining my skills in counseling. I have experience working in various settings (psychiatric facility, community-in home, outpatient and now in private practice). I’ve worked with a diverse population, ranging from young children to the elderly.
Location
327 South 9th Street, suite 118, Griffin, 30224, GA