About Me
I am a wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, caregiver, minister and counselor. I was raised in Fayetteville, NC and have always had a heart for helping others which made pursuing my dreams of becoming a counselor a natural transition. I am a former government auditor and transitioned from full-time government employment to working full-time as the Youth & Young Adult Pastor at my church. My time in full-time ministry ignited a fire in me to professionally prepare to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I truly believe it is never too late to pursue your dreams or start over. I believe this comes from my experience growing up in a military family and learning to embrace change and transition.
I am currently working as a licensed resident at Prince William Family Counseling in Manassas, Virginia to fulfill the requirements to become a LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am extremely passionate about helping clients work through the rough and uncomfortable experiences of their lives. I believe every person comes to therapy with their own individual needs, and my role is to help facilitate their individual needs. Therefore, I adapt my interventions based on a comprehensive assessment of who an individual is and exactly what they need.
Education
I earned my Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I also hold a Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg; Master of Divinity from Virginia Union University; Certificate in Youth and Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary; and a Bachelors of Arts Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from North Carolina Central University.
Practice Areas
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Depression
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Anxiety and Phobias
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Relationship Difficulties
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Marital/Pre-marital
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Life Transitions
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Difficulties with Self-Esteem
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Eating Issues
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Professional/Career Issues
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College/Graduate School Issues
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Medical and Health Concerns
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Stress Management
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Sexual Abuse
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Spirituality
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Grief, Loss, or Bereavement
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Other Issues
Accreditations and Affiliations
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Certified Grief Counseling Specialist
- Membership in American Counseling Association (ACA) Since 2016
- Membership in American Association of Christian Counselors since 2017
- Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS) Certified Facilitator
