Were there lessons in your professional or academic career that left an impression on you, and how has that informed your work today?
Graduate academic training and experience have given me the foundation that creates many ways for me to deliver the most effective therapy to individuals and couples.
How has your particular field of specialization evolved in recent years and how has that impacted your work?
Marriage or relationship counseling has always been essential in our society. There are many new approaches and techniques that enhance the ability to help relationships grow and improve.
What is your style/approach to therapy?
I have found through years of experience that the cognitive-behavioral approach is extremely effective for the thinking process of changing our way of life.
Specialties
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
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.
Premarital counseling
Premarital counseling is a specialized form of therapy that helps prepare couples for marriage. Although it is helpful for struggling couples, it may be useful for anyone looking to build a stronger foundation moving into marriage. Couples may explore considerations around healthy communication, merging families, where to live, children, occupation, finances, maintaining a sense of self, supporting one another, and the wedding itself.
Spirituality & religion based issues
Spirituality and religion, to a great extent, shape our moral principles, beliefs, and values. They have a role in shaping our behavior and in our relationships. Issues may include questioning one’s faith, loss of faith, struggling to find meaning, and living a life incongruent with one’s belief.
Marriage issues
Issues within a marriage. Can include issues related to trust, intimacy, communication, infidelity, parenting, or conflict. Can also include discussion related to separation or divorce.
General Expertise
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.
Careers
Designed to help people choose, change, or leave a career at any stage of life. Careers are often wrapped up in people’s perceived identity, therefore, any change can cause anxiety and/or depression.
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.
Academic challenges
Concerns that impact school performance or academic life. Can include perfectionism, bullying, financial stress, academic transitions, test anxiety, balancing school with other responsibilities, discrimination, or harassment.
Fees
$80
First Session
$80
Couples Therapy
$80
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Coaching
Marriage and Family Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Pastoral & Faith Based Counseling
Training / Certifications
National Certified Counselor (NCC); Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor (BCPCC); and Board Certified Life Coach
Licensure
GA, LPC, LPC010783
Education
Ed.D Counseling Psychology, Argosy University. MA Counseling Psychology, Bowie State University
Work History
Seasoned Counseling Therapist that has over 30 years of experience and expertise working with marital and pre-marital couples from a Christian perspective.
Location
P. O. Box 1945, Byron, 31008, GA