What excites you most about the evolving mental health landscape?
Telehealth adoption is on the rise, technology enables individuals to take better control of their health, mental health plan is prioritized over other benefits when choosing an employer, efforts are being made to increase awareness and destigmatize mental illness.
Are there any recurring themes or issues you’ve noticed as you treat people in your area of specialization, and how has this insight guided your approach?
I have noticed that more people are facing issues related to depression and anxiety more than ever before typically related to the pandemic/crisis we are facing. Many people have lost loved ones, close friends, job security,etc and are facing the unknown therefore they are more worried about their next step, next move. This insight has helped me to be more understanding, compassionate, caring toward others.
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
That therapy is an investment in both the present and the future. The skills you learn in therapy, and the support and insight you receive, will not only help you with the situation you're in, but will become part of the "toolbox" on your lifelong journey.
Specialties
Depression
Anxiety
Adolescent mental health
Anger management
Behavioral Issues
General Expertise
Work Stress
Loss/Grief
Self-Esteem
Social Anxiety
ADHD
Aging related concerns
Bipolar disorder
Bullying
In-Network Insurance
Aetna
Optum
UMR
UnitedHealthCare (UHC)
Fees
$110
First Session
$110
Family Therapy
$110
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Parents
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Children (5-12)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eclectic Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Reality Therapy
Play Therapy
Licensure
GA, LPC, LPC004178
Education
Fort Valley State College- BA- Office Administration
Fort Valley State University- MA - Mental Health Counseling
Work History
I have provided individual, family and group counseling to children/adolescents and the adult population since 2000 in many different settings including outpatient, residential, crisis, prison, nursing home, private practice and tele-therapy. I have assisted individuals with issues related to depression, anxiety, low self esteem, parent-child relationships, behavior problems, grief and loss, divorce, workplace issues, ADHD, trauma-related issues to name a few.
Location
Remote Therapy, Milledgeville, 31061, GA