Welcome
Welcome! I am glad you are here. I support people in their quest to improve their mental health. I am a Licensed Practical Counselor in Virginia. I got a BS in History at Liberty University in 2008. In 2013, I finished an MS in Rehabilitation Counseling at VCU. Last, I received a Ph.D. from Walden University in Counseling. I have worked in various counseling roles since 2010.
My specialties include working with people with disabilities and their families. I also have much experience treating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and depression. My focus is not on problems but on finding and leveraging strengths to help people live a dynamic life. I build therapeutic lifestyles through habits, community, and resilience.
I focus on the practical aspects of taking back control over your life and the direction it is going. Together, we focus on defining your goals and building a life that supports those goals. We focus on practical steps designed to empower you to get results right away. What's left for you is hard work. You will sort through emotions and institute change with patience.
My Approach
My Approach
I developed my approach on Adlerian, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Systems-Based principles. We identify unhelpful patterns and pinpoint why they developed. Everything makes sense when we understand the context that shaped it. Once we recognize your "inner logic," we define the steps to build a better life.
I assign homework. There are 168 hours in a week. We only meet for one of them. In the pursuit of lasting change, you need to bring therapeutic habits into your daily life.
You will face failure. We use trial and error to identify what works and what does not. That means doing things that don't work out. I can promise supportive, non-judgmental troubleshooting to figure out the next step.
My Clients Report
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A deeper understanding of personal patterns and triggers
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Effective strategies for overcoming mental health challenges.
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Improved emotional regulation and resilience.
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Long-term growth and greater autonomy
Together, we will turn your ideal self into a reality.
Core Values
Pragmatic
Knowledge alone is not enough. Real change comes from action. I focus on practical steps leading to meaningful progress.
Disciplined
Excellence requires consistent effort. True success comes from refining your actions until they become part of who you are. We guide you in building sustainable habits that lead to lasting change.
Virtue-Based
Classical teachings inform the ethics and morality that shape my character. Doing what's right is foundational to meaningful and lasting change.
Historical
Context matters. By examining the past, we uncover insights that inform effective, long-lasting solutions. We profit from understanding the effect culture and current events have on us.
Strengths-Based
Every challenge presents an opportunity. By identifying and leveraging strengths, we find solutions that work.
Prudent
Strategies are both detailed and flexible, allowing you to adapt as your needs evolve. We cut distractions to focus on what matters.
Accountable
We measure both my processes and outcomes to ensure you are making progress. Regular assessments allow us to make necessary adjustments.
Functional
Challenges are opportunities for growth. Facing obstacles head-on builds competence, confidence, and capacity.