About
A compassionate and caring Masters level, licensed independent social worker-supv. Veteran of Regular U.S. Army and Air Force. Retired from the VA Healthcare System. My treatment approach for Individual Therapy & Counseling begins with motivational interviewing, client-centered, strengths-based and changes with behaviors and/or branches out to what works in collaboration with the Client. Some evidenced based therapies used are Cognitive Behavior, Dialectical Behavior, Humanistic, Existential, Narrative Therapy, and others as indicated. I believe I can be an asset to I respect the Clients priorities and have the desire to understand their needs. I offer flexible hours and regular virtual contact. Specializing in Military, Veterans, Mental Health [Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Anger, Grief/Loss], Work Life Balance, Aging, Co-dependency, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Adverse Childhood Experiences and other Trauma, Substance Use/Co-occurring disorders. My sessions are relaxed, positive, and sometimes can be fun!
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Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Cleveland Vamc
Gender
Female
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Multicultural Issues
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma And PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Existential
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Couples
Years in Practice
10 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 104100000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
Credentials
- Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervising (LISW-S)
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LISW | I.1901865-SUPV Verify | OH |
LICSW | DP00944251 Verify | WV |
Other | CDCA.169564 Verify | OH |
LCSW | LCSW-21528 Verify | AZ |
LSW | AP00944251 Verify | WV |
Practice Locations
111 E Voris St
Akron, OH 44311-1513
Phone Number: (330) 761-7054
Fax Number: (330) 761-7054