About

I am a motivated professional with a proactive, positive approach to service; reinforced by multiple years of experience with knowledge of personnel management principles and clinical practices in human or social service systems. I have been fortunate to have an array of experiences working in corrections; additionally, creating and facilitating IOP and PHP programs that addressed substance abuse and mental health issues. As a practitioner, diagnose utilizing criteria set forth in the DSM-5 and provide psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adult individuals, and families who suffer from brief and long-term modalities such as: - Depression, mood disorders, anxiety, divorce - Child and adolescent issues - School concerns - Marriage, Couple, Family Counseling - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Parenting issues Additionally, provide EAP services for ESI EAP, UBH EAP, Compsych EAP, Aetna EAP, and CIGNA EAP as well as work closely with Veteran Administration to provide mental health counseling services via VCCN through Optum/UBH.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Men's Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples Therapy
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Individuals

Insurance

  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Years in Practice

18 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health
  • Code: 101YP2500X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Professional

Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC LMHC6625 Verify MA
LPC 1701 Verify CT
LMHC 6625 Verify MA

Practice Locations

45 Hope St

Springfield, MA 01119-1647

Phone Number: (413) 426-0564

Fax Number: (413) 363-9546

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