Personal Statement

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) whose practice, Strategies For Life, LLC is located in Cartersville, Ga. I am committed to therapy work that focuses on assisting individuals, couples and groups, using mindfulness in conjunction with evidence based cognitive behavior therapies to resolve emotional distress, solve problems, create life balance and find fulfillment. I work with persons who want to improve their mental wellness or live more fully.

I am an affirming therapist who works with LGBTQ clients in resolving the unique challenges faced in rural Georgia. specializes in reconciling sexual and gender identity, coming out, commitment, marriage, family and faith with rural values and culture while seeking genuine expression of oneself.

My belief is that life is easier to manage and provides more fulfillment when we practice positive mental wellness strategies. I integrate the best of evidence based practiced and mindful strategies to help find you find balance in the modern world.

I am a seasoned professional with more than 20 years experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, groups and teams in a variety of settings. My passion is to help people resolve the obstacles that prevent from enjoying their lives, family, friends and work.

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Client Focus (Age)

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Obsessive Compulsive
  • Phobias
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Conflict Resolution Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Stress Inoculation Therapy
  • Systems Theory/Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Group

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup
  • Anthem
  • APS Healthcare
  • Behavioral Health Systems
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • ChoiceCare
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • LifeSynch
  • Magellan
  • Out Of Network
  • ValueOptions

Years in Practice

10+ years

Services Fee

  • Initial Consultation $0
  • Special Consultation $150-$300
  • Subsequent Consultation $100-$150
  • Therapy Session $100-$130

Payments Accepted

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Licenses

License Name License State Year
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) LPC006876 GA 2012

Certifications

Name Certification Number Year
Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) 1002 2019
National Certified Counselor (NCC) 304394 2012

Associations

Name Duration
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA) 2012-Present
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) 2012-Present
American Counseling Association (ACA) 2013-Present

Education

School Degree Major Year
Kennesaw State University MBAExecutive Business Administration2001
Argosy University MAClinical Psychology1999

Languages

  • English

Office Address


Strategies For Life, LLC

1124 North Tennessee Street, Suite 103

Cartersville, Georgia 30120

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