About

Welcome to my profile and to the first step toward your reinvention. I'm here to help you make your desires become a reality; whatever that means for you. Whether you crave a healthier outlook, a more ambitious lifestyle, a calmer home environment, a more supportive social network, a fulfilling career, a definitive sense of self, or simply, a better night's sleep, I can help guide you there.

I am a motivated, published and clinically-minded LCSW with rigorous experience in acute psychiatry, substance dependence, intimate partner issues, behavioral health evaluative services, parenting and child/family work who provides therapy services in the hospital setting, and previously, in the Department of Veteran's Affairs, and I'm seeking new client prospects who are committed to self-betterment.

I had the privilege of training at the Beck Institute in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a modality that is evidenced-based for the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders, as well as, anger issues, chronic pain, poor body image, low self-esteem, troubled sleep, managing relationship stress, coping with physical illness and more. I utilize other modalities, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Image Rehearsal Therapy, Family Based Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and others, depending on the desires of each client.

I set goals with my clients and reach them, act as a believer when they can't or won't believe in themselves and provide structured out-of-session assignments to achieve solid, long-lasting and generalizable results.

One day soon, you won't need me but in the meantime, lets get to work!


I specialize in the following:

Sleep disorders
Behavioral Issues
Athletic Performance
Testing Anxiety
Emotional Disturbance
Depressive Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Specific Phobias (performance, flying, etc)
Parenting Difficulties
Military Life
Body Image Issues
Divorce, Marital conflict
Disorders of Childhood (ADHD, Conduct Disorder etc)
Learning Disabilities
Career Dissatisfaction
Life transitions
Family Relationship Issues
Unresolved Grief
Substance Abuse
Phase of life issues

I utilize the following treatment modalities:

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Behavioral Modification
Performance Psychology
Image Rehearsal Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Play Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Dietary Supplementation
Life and Career Coaching
Family Based Therapy



My current client base consists of:

Individuals
Families
Groups
Adults
Young Adults (19-35)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to19)
Preteens/Tweens (11to13)
Children (6 to 10)
Toddlers/Preschoolers (2 to 6)

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Childrens Specialty Group PLLC

Gender

Female

Therapy Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching

Years in Practice

14 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 104100000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Master of Social Science (MSS)
  • Master of Law and Social Policy (MLSP)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 0904007770 Verify VA
LCSW CW016601 Verify PA
LCSW SW126034 Verify PA

Practice Locations

601 Childrens Ln

Social Work Department

Norfolk, VA 23507-1910

Phone Number: (757) 668-8266

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