Personal Information

I am a mom, teacher, caregiver, artist and counselor for mental health wellness utializing art therapy and a CBT approach; I also offer breastfeeding support for families.   

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

Qualifications

I am independently 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, divorce, single parenthood, bipolar disorders, personality conflicts, 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, divorce, single parenthood, bipolar disorders, personality conflicts among others as well.

Insurance

We do not currently accept insurance.