About

I am an individual and family licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with over 20 years of experience working with families in conflict and individuals that are affected by trauma. I have worked with individuals with a variety areas of concern such as trauma, relationship issues, compassion fatigue, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety and substance abuse by an individual or the family of those battling addiction,. I specialize in assisting individuals and families in addressing abuse and neglect as a child or adult.

My counseling style is non-judgmental, actively listen, empathic, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and empathy. I do not hold any one to stereotypes. My approach to counseling is a combination of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and psycho-educational, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral, and exposure therapy. I base all treatment modalities on the individual and not a specific model.

I admire all who embark on the journey of self reflection and empowerment through counseling. I find that seeking counseling is often the hardest step because each person has his or her own ideas of what therapy will be. I am here to help you. I know that connection is the key to making the therapy work toward moving to a better way of living. Through counseling with myself, we will make the steps together to empower and enrich your life.

I look forward to working with you!

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

4 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

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

Credentials

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW C012412 Verify NC
LCSWA P011659 Verify NC

Practice Locations

249 East Hwy 54

Suite 320

Durham, NC 27713

Phone Number: (919) 753-1080

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