How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
In order to determine goals for clients I simply ask the client what they would like to work on in therapy and if those goals are obtainable.
In what ways do your life philosophy and treatment philosophy overlap?
To me it's compassion and empathy. To be clear I am human which mean I go through various challenges in life myself and when I go through my challenges I relate to my clients better.
What do you think is the biggest barrier today for people seeking care?
Unfortunately it's the stigma that therapy is only for severely mental ill people which in fact is false. I believe everyone could benefit from talking and seeking guidance from a professional at some point.
Specialties
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
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.
Panic attacks & panic disorder
Panic attacks are acute conditions in which one experiences an intense bout of anxiety out of seemingly nowhere. This oftentimes stems from a perceived rather than actual threat. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath. Panic disorder involves regular frequency of panic attacks (two or more) with a fear of experiencing more in the future.
Parenting issues
Parenting issues involve those associated with the child-rearing process. These may include safety, discipline, nutrition, finances, childcare, school, household rules, chores, daily routines, social activities, and relationships with extended family members. Because child-rearing practices vary by culture, cultural norms must be considered.
Couples
Provides couples therapy/counseling
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.
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.
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
$130
First Session
$110
Couples Therapy
$100
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Parents
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Strength Based Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Music Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Training / Certifications
LCSW
Cognitive BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Dialectical BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Licensure
NC, LCSW, C013608
Education
Bachelors degree in social work, Fayetteville State University
Masters degree in social work, Fayetteville State University
Work History
Having begun working with clients in a mental health agency in 2016 is where it all began. I have worked with clients that have had depression, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, mood disorder, adhd and other diagnosis over the years. I have worked in a foster care agency counseling children providing emotional support and worked with military families at the Department of Veteran Affairs and on military bases.
Location
Teletherapy, fayetteville, 28301, NC