My services are for adults suffering from unprocessed or complicated grief, unacknowledged loss, and unresolved trauma.  This might come from the death of a loved one, the loss of an identity or role in one's life, unexpected changes in relationships, any form of abuse, or any kind of tragic incident.  This kind of experience can cause anxiety, depression, denial, low self-esteem, blame, sleep disturbances, decreased performance, physical health problems, and strain on surviving relationships.  

As a certified Grief, Loss, and Trauma specialist, I focus on healing the painful wounds of the past.  By using what already works for a person, including skills and attitudes that have already been helping, and building new skills to expand effectiveness of coping, clients are able to improve confidence and independence to manage life on life’s terms.  Clients will work toward a decrease in behavioral symptoms, improvement of function and satisfaction in relationships, performance, and life experience.  I believe each client is the expert on themselves, and through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we will collaborate to strengthen that expertise.  I encourage creative expression as a way to facilitate greater self-awareness and growth.  

I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Tennessee and my Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee. I have worked in in-patient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient facilities offering both group and individual therapy, as well as activity therapy and psychoeducation.  I now work in individual outpatient therapy, at the lowest level of care.  

Prior to private practice, I was a co-occurring MAT therapist at a community agency and worked with adults who have a history of trauma and substance abuse. I have a passion for working with adults to build skills to increase self-awareness, to better control thoughts and feelings, and to improve quality and fulfillment of life.