My Approach
I understand that life happens and that sometimes we, as people, need to reach out for help, regardless of the circumstances. I've always loved being there for people and helping them to the best of my ability. I specialize in treatments around the individual or family's needs. I'm an advocate, a counselor, and a believer that life can get easier and manageable.
My Story
I was born and raised in the hills and hollers of beautiful East Tennessee. I grew up in the ‘Backer fields (that’s slang for tobacco), hanging tobacco before I can remember. (Although I never actually smoked a day in my life). Imagine it: a chicken coup where we wring chicken's necks, made our own grease, robbed our own honey from our bees, and ate pig ears and feet from just about every animal you can think of. Yes, road kill was on the table so long as it wasn’t 2+ days old. I journeyed a lot through my chaotic life, and landed in Oklahoma though I do go home at times. Now, I like to spend time with my daughters, still love cleaning, and love the country. I also am an avid workout person. However, I have Meniere’s disease on the severe spectrum, so I had to change up my workouts years ago. I am half deaf, but it is important and vital I stay strong and love my body that God gave me. That said, I will and do tell everyone that this job picked me, I did not pick it. And ‘job’ is actually not what I consider it to be. I enjoy and have a passion helping people learn themselves and what makes them do what they do, think what they think, and interact and show up the way they do. I am inspired by all of the people I meet and am honored to be a part of their journey.
I specialize in individual and family counseling and in the treatments of PTSD, other forms of trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and panic disorders, personality disorders, agoraphobia, eating disorders, and infidelity. However, I have and do see and treat a broad range of mental illnesses. I am certified in EMDR and in Grief Counseling. I also have obtained certifications in IFS/Ego State Parts Work, DBT, and Eating Disorders. Also, I am trained and certified in Suicide Prevention. I recently obtained my certification in ICISF to work more directly with Law Enforcement and First Responder's and their families.
Next Steps...
Reach out to me to discuss treatments or schedule a visit.