About

I am a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience in the medical field. I began working as a medical billing representative and became a nurse, but I always had a passion for helping others which led me to a career in mental health. I know that no single approach is suitable for every individual, so I have trained in various modalities and other tools to develop an integrative approach tailored to each client individually. My goal is to help my clients develop insight, create meaning, and establish concrete tools that can be used long after our work has been completed. I foster a positive and supportive environment that allows for vulnerability and growth. I work solely with adults 18 and over. I enjoy empowering people to develop new behaviors, cognitions, and skills that will lead to an enhanced lifestyle and the ability to handle future challenges. I look forward to working with you. I enjoy people of all backgrounds and consider it a privilege to share in each client’s journey.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Journey Of Life Counseling PLLC

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Client Focus

  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hospice
  • Life Coaching
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Adlerian
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person Centered/Rogerian
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Liberty University, Master's in Professional Counseling

Years in Practice

8 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

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

Credentials

  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LPC 0701010510 Verify VA
LMHP 070101510 Verify VA

Practice Locations

1949 Beacon St

Salem, VA 24153-4539

Phone Number: (540) 240-1608

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