About

I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2003. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in General Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 1997, then went on to complete my Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. I have spent the majority of my career working with individuals, couples and families coping with mental health issues, grief, loss and all types of trauma. I specialize in couples' work, adolescent/family systems issues, women's issues, geriatric care issues, and generally working with individuals who have depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, trauma, and bereavement issues. I am also a Certified Alzheimer’s Level I and II Trainer through the University of South Florida, providing dementia-specific training and support to family caregivers as well as healthcare professionals. Additionally, I am CISM-trained to provide crisis intervention to first responders, schools, and other local community organizations who have endured a sudden loss or traumatic event. I am trained in CBT, mindfulness meditation practices, EMDR, and I am currently working on becoming a Certified Hypnotherapist, as well as certified as a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional.