About
I began my working career as an elementary school teacher. Together, my students and I worked on academic goals. I soon noticed that learning issues of some of my students stemmed from relationship problems at home and at school. This effected learning behaviors often producing non-compliance, anger, depression, and anxiety for these children. These behaviors, sometimes with diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health issues, were usually not being addressed clinically and were taking a toll on their academic progress.
I continued my education in counseling to better understand these learning barriers so that I could assist children and their parents. As I learned, I gained knowledge and skills to not only help children and parents, but also to help adults and families to navigate life’s problems and to attain their goals.
Goals for the counseling process are associated with maintaining healthy relationships as well as adapting various changes that can produce a positive impact upon our lives. During therapy, my clients are made aware of the power they possess, how to dodge problems, how to accomplish goals, and how to perceive life in a positive manner.
I now realize that I cared for my students more than for their academic progress. I cared about their personal well-being. I wanted them to feel productive and capable. I wanted them unencumbered by life’s problems but to have the resilience to overcome their deep seeded issues that affected their lives as a whole. I am interested most in sharing what I have learned to influence people reach their goals.
It would be a privilege to assist you in this work.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Youth Focus
Gender
Female
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Multicultural Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Modality
- Couples
Years in Practice
30 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
Credentials
- Master of Education (MEd)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCMHC | 3317 Verify | NC |
Practice Locations
301 E Washington St
Suite 101
Greensboro, NC 27401-2993
Phone Number: (336) 333-6860
Fax Number: (336) 275-1187
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