Personal Information

I am a mom, teacher, caregiver, artist and counselor for mental health wellness with a CBT approach. 

I enjoy the North Carolina beaches, our Golden Doodle Bo, walking in nature, cooking, reading, and playing with my daughter.  

Qualifications

I am Licensed in the State of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have been licensed in NC since 2017.  I have been professionally licensed in the mental health field since 2013.  

I completed undergraduate studies in Art Education and Metal Design from East Carolina University in 2006.  I have taught in schools and art museums.  

In 2012 I completed my Graduate studies in Counseling and Art Therapy from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 

Since then, I have professional experience as a mental health art therapist in a community mental health medical clinic, clinical counselor at a crisis treatment facility, counselor and advisor in schools.

Specialties & Issues

I work with clients experiencing symptoms of anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, adjustments to changes in life phases and among others as well.

I enjoy the creative process and encourage clients to be creative in session and in life.  I believe and have experience with art and creativity being a vehicle for healing, wellness and mental health.  

Approach

My clinical therapeutic approach is creative, cognitive behavioral, mindful and client centered. 

I work with clients experiencing symptoms of anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, adjustments to changes in life phases and among others as well.

Insurance

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