Personal Statement
Everyone experiences stress, challenges, and disappointment in life. I believe therapy can be a beneficial tool to assist those who are hurting, dissatisfied, or unsure about how to move forward in life.
I will provide a nonjudgmental, warm, and collaborative environment to hear and address your needs, no matter how big or small. I have experienced success working with many different people from a wellness perspective; attending to the emotional, physical, mental, environmental, & spiritual continuum of life that directly impact overall health. My goal is always to work with you to increase wellness in your identified areas of need so you can be your best self. I believe my life experiences, training, education and professional experiences in the fields of therapy and counseling give me a unique perspective and the experience needed to help you experience enhanced wellness.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Supervisor (LISW-S) and the owner of NGU Wellness. I have a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University and I am currently working on a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University (expected 2022). I've worked in the mental health field for 20 years doing clinical work, teaching, supervising, and conducting research.
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Click HereClient Focus (Age)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Obsessive Compulsive
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
- Group
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Anthem
Years in Practice
10+ years
Services Fee
- Initial Consultation
- Special Consultation
- Subsequent Consultation
- Therapy Session
Payments Accepted
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Licenses
License Name | License | State | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor (LISW-S) | I.0700277 | OH | 2005 |
Publications
Title | Publication | Year |
---|---|---|
Predictors of follow-up for overweight youth and parents. | Families, Systems, & Health, 33 (1), 55 – 60. | 2015 |
MFTs’ perspectives on treating overweight clients and their weight-related behaviors. | The American Journal of Family Therapy, 00, 1-22. | 2014 |
“Double crap!” Abuse and harmed identity in Fifty Shades of Grey. | Journal of Women’s Health, 22 (9). | 2013 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Year |
---|---|---|---|
The Ohio State University | MSW | Clinical Social Work | 2005 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
NGU Wellness
Never Give Up is our guiding message of hope. We envision a world where all people can experience healing and transformation. Our mission is to serve our community by embracing and supporting individuals and families by identifying their needs and working collaboratively and creatively to address challenges, learn new skills and achieve enhanced health and wellness.
453 Patterson Road, Suite A
Dayton, Ohio 45419
Hours Of Operation
Monday | 8:00AM-8:00PM |
Tuesday | 8:00AM-8:00PM |
Wednesday | 8:00AM-8:00PM |
Thursday | 8:00AM-8:00PM |
Friday | 8:00AM-8:00AM |
Saturday | 8:00AM-8:00PM |
Sunday | Closed |