I was raised in Central Illinois and moved to North Carolina 20 years ago. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Marketing, along with a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Administration from Illinois State University, and earned my Master of Counseling with a focus on marriage and family therapy from Messiah University. I worked with students at two universities and was a community homeschool educator for seven years. During that time, I was able to provide educational and emotional support to those around me. Since joining private practice, I have been able to provide counseling to couples, individuals, and families through collaboration as they are trying to reduce the struggles of daily living, with varying degrees of complexity. I am eager to support people working through grief, couples trying to improve their relationships, and women experiencing perimenopause.

I have extensive experience treating the following mental health conditions: 

• Anxiety and adjustment disorders

• Depression 

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

In addition, I am also able to help individuals and couples understand and cope with the following issues:

• Stress management

• Women’s issues

• Grief and loss

• Familial adjustments

• Parent coaching 

• Emotional regulation

• Career adjustments

• Relationship difficulties

  
  

As a therapist, I believe in creating a strong therapeutic relationship, that is safe, open-minded, and non-judgmental. I believe each person is unique and deserves to find the therapeutic process that best fits their needs. I will take the time, using a systemic approach, to collaborate with each client to achieve their goals. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solutions Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) with clients. I am excited to meet you and begin the therapeutic relationship as we do the work to achieve your goals.