Why Trust Me?

10+

Years of Professional

social work & counseling

My Life’s Story

As a dedicated business owner, wife, step-mother, ​and godmama from a large family, my personal ​journey has evolved into a source of strength and ​fortitude. The lessons learned from overcoming ​obstacles now infuse every aspect of my life.

Professionally, as a psychotherapist, I bring a ​wealth of life experience and a profound ​understanding of transformation to those I guide.

My Core Values

I believe in the power of transformation. Every ​individual possesses the strength to overcome ​challenges and create a life they love. As your ​psychotherapist, I am honored to walk beside you ​on this journey of self-discovery, offering guidance, ​support, and a roadmap to your best self. I want a ​life that reflects the brilliance within you.

Learn to Tame Anxiety

I specialize in treating anxiety ​that often stems from difficult ​life transitions such as divorce , ​bereavement, sudden career ​change, and many culmitave ​causes. .

Rise Above Depression

I work with individuals who ​suffer from depression of most ​types and levels of severity. ​Whether your depression can ​be attributed to tramatic ​events, a difficult past, or no ​percievable cause, I can help ​you find relief.

Understand Trauma

I specialize in treating trauma ​and am certified in both CFTSI ​and TF-CBT. I work with ​individuals to learn about, ​understand, and process their ​trauma to find a sense of safety ​and build healthy coping skills.

Stress Reduction

I help you develop strategies ​for cultivating a centered mind ​and learn effective methods to ​mange stress in order to ​nourish your mental and ​emotional health.

Make Peace With Food

I specialize in helping clients ​overcome eating disorders, with ​a focus on binge eating, ​compulsive eating, and ​emotional eating.

Grow Relationships

Life often puts our ​relationship’s strengths and ​weaknesses to the test, and no ​lasting, successful relationship ​goes without some turmoil and ​conflict. I work with individuals ​to better their marriage using ​emotionally focused therapy to ​strengthen relationships.

Are you ready to take the first ​step towards a better you?

1.

Is therapy right for me?

Seeking out therapy is an individual choice. There are ​many reasons why people choose to have therapy. ​Sometimes they want to deal with long-standing ​psychological issues, or problems with anxiety or ​depression. Other times it’s in response to unexpected ​life changes, such as a divorce or work transitions. Many ​seek the advice and counsel as they pursue personal ​exploration and growth. Working with a therapist can ​help provide insight, support, and new strategies for all ​types of life challenges. Therapy can help address many ​types of issues including depression, anxiety, body-​image issues, conflict, grief, stress management and ​general life transitions. Therapy is right for anyone who is ​interested in getting more out of life by taking ​responsibility, creating greater self-awareness, and ​working towards change.

2.

Wha​t is therapy like?

Every therapy session is unique and caters to an ​individual and their specific goals. It is standard for ​therapists to discuss the primary issues and concerns in ​your life during therapy sessions. It is common to ​schedule a series of weekly sessions, where each ​session lasts around fifty minutes. Therapy can be ​short-term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer-term, ​addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal ​growth. There may be times when you are asked to take ​certain actions outside of the therapy sessions, such as ​reading a relevant book or keeping records to track ​certain behaviors. It is important to process what has ​been discussed and integrate it into your life between ​sessions. For therapy to be most effective you must be ​an active participant, both during and between the ​sessions. People seeking psychotherapy are willing to ​take responsibility for their actions, work towards self-​change and create greater awareness in their lives. ​Here are some things you can expect out of therapy:

• Real strategies for enacting positive change
  
• Self-compassion, respect and understanding
  
• Perspectives to illuminate negative patterns & ​feelings
  
• Effective and proven techniques along with practical ​guidance
  

4.

Ho​w will therapy help me?

Several benefits can emerge from participating in ​psychotherapy. Therapists can provide support, ​problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies ​for issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ​relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, ​stress management, body image issues and creative ​blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be ​tremendously helpful in managing personal growth, ​interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage ​issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can ​provide a fresh perspective on difficult problems or point ​you in the direction of a solution. The help you obtain ​from therapy depends on how well you use the process ​and practice what you learn.

5.

Is therapy confidential?

In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all ​communications between a client and psychotherapist. No ​information is disclosed without prior written permission ​from the client.However, there are some exceptions ​required by law to this rule. Exceptions include:

• Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder ​abuse. The therapist is required to report this to the ​appropriate authorities immediately.
  
• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another ​person. The therapist is required to notify the police.
  
• If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The ​therapist will make every effort to work with the ​individual to ensure their safety. However, if an ​individual does not cooperate, additional measures ​may need to be taken.