About

I am a clinical social worker licensed in both Michigan and Georgia with nearly 10 years of practice experience. I began clinical work with children and families in Georgia in early 2012, and continued community and school-based practice after moving to Michigan in mid-2013. I transitioned to working with adult clients in 2015, when I became a behavioral health consultant in a medical center. I have most recently been working part-time in an educational setting while completing a doctorate program. I have worked with a wide range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, grieving, ADHD, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, life stress, family issues, relationship problems, and adjusting to life transitions and physical health challenges.

My therapeutic approach follows a client-centered perspective that also incorporates elements of collaborative problem-solving. Using a warm, informal style, I enjoy exploring concerns while providing empathy, encouragement, and supportive feedback in a non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I borrow elements of solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to build a treatment plan that is tailored to each individual client. I enjoy working as a clinician because I believe that every person is resilient and possesses the strengths that make growth and progress possible. As you begin your journey toward finding hope and building positive changes, I will be here to encourage, support, and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not 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
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

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

Years in Practice

9 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

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

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMSW 6801096292 Verify MI
LCSW CSW007349 Verify GA

Practice Locations

1485 S M-139

Benton Harbor, MI 49023

Phone Number: (269) 925-0585

Fax Number: (269) 927-1326

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