I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Tennessee, graduating in the top of my class and earning the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for Extraordinary Professional Promise.  Since that time, I have worked in different capacities, gaining as much knowledge and experience as possible.  I have served as a family therapist in adolescent long term residential treatment and also in adult psychiatric inpatient treatment.  I have an extensive background in addiction treatment that includes work with difficult family dynamics.  More recently, I have held a position working with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, both with children and adults.  This includes working with those diagnosed with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, as well as Anxiety and Depressive Disorders.  With that, I have gained experience working with parents to develop more effective methods for parenting children with these types of challenges.  I have presented at multiple conferences on the topics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, working with parents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Executive Function Disorders.  FInally, I was able to start a private practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders.

Currently, I am a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association, the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation, the National Tourette Syndrome Association, and the Trichotillomania Learning Center. I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR Level II trained. My therapeutic approach is derived from my training in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness training.   I believe in the importance of time limited, goal oriented therapy as opposed to the standard “talk therapy.”  To this end, I function as much as a teacher or coach as I do a counselor.    

All of this experience has led to this opportunity to work independently with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are ready to resolve those issues that threaten to keep them frustrated, confused, and sometimes, hopeless.  Transformation is possible! Take your next step now!