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Is something missing in your life? Do you feel like your relationships just aren’t what they could be? Do you want to thrive instead of exist? Are you struggling to get started on a change or goal?
You may feel stuck right now and may be looking for inspiration in making meaningful change. Or perhaps you already have goals in mind and would like support and structure to achieve those goals. I will work with you from beginning to end to identify and learn to use your internal strengths and external resources in moving forward. Leaning into your strengths allows you to naturally make positive changes and easily take action steps. You can learn to trust your own intuition and make decisions that move you toward your best life.
Many people seek help from a professional, and they find that having an objective, knowledgeable person to talk with can prompt positive change. My job is to assist you in identifying the goal, discovering resources within yourself and your environment, and putting those resources to work for you. I offer individualized services to meet your needs, and I prefer to have some phone or video sessions in addition to text support. As a counselor and coach, I use my strengths of curiosity, honesty, and perspective to walk with my clients toward meaningful change. I see each client as capable and worthy of what brings joy into their lives. It’s my desire to empower my clients to live their best, authentic lives.
I approach counseling from the lens of positive psychology. This means being with you, the client, where you are; helping you to acknowledge what is working and not working; identifying strengths and values that are uniquely yours; using those strengths to develop well-being and a meaningful life; and achieving the goals you set for yourself. As a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, I also work with many clients to make positive changes in their health. I often incorporate Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT- commonly called “Tapping”) into my therapy sessions.
In case you’re interested in the official pieces, I have worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a coach for over two decades, holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from The Citadel and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. I am a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a Certified MentorCoach. At this time, I generally offer live sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST. I of course respond to messages throughout the week. I look forward to speaking with you and helping you to live your best life!
Orientation & Focus
Modalities
Languages Spoken
Specialties
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating Disorder
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Conditions Treated
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Blended Families
- Body Image
- Career Issues
- Caregiver Stress
- Commitment Issues
- Communication Problems
- Coping Skills
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emptiness
- Family Conflict
- Family of Origin Issues
- Fatherhood Issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief & Loss
- Guilt & Shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation & Loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Midlife Crisis
- Money & Financial Issues
- Mood Disorders
- OCD
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Phobias
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Health
- Sexuality & Sexual Identity
- Sleep & Insomnia
- Smoking & Vaping
- Social Anxiety
- Stress
- Trauma & PTSD
- Veterans & Military
- Women's Issues
- Workplace Issues
- Young Adult Issues
Treatment Options
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Trauma Focused
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