I attended Belmont University and gra​duated 1997 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Minor in Music. Soon after graduation I started a specialty paint business providing custom murals, wall and built in furniture finishes and color consult in commercial and home settings.  After my husband and I adopted our oldest son, I had a huge perspective and priority change (As so many of us do:), and began to re-envision my life to include a different and meaningful way to serve others. Instead of focusing on aesthetics my hope was to walk with others as they embark on changing their lives. 

In 2009, after getting to spend several years at home with our two sons, I enrolled at Trevecca Nazarene University and graduated in 2011 with a Masters in the Art of Counseling. Three years later I had earned my LPC-MHSP license with the State of Tennessee. I have also invested in additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy (EFT and EFIT).  I am also a certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator.

 

CLINICAL SPECIALTIES: Trauma(PTSD/Attachment), Depression, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Grief, Challenging Relationship/Family Dynamics, Life Transitions, Parenting Support, and Personal Growth

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TRAINING:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Level 1 and 2,  

Attachment Focused EMDR for Eating Disorders

EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples)

EFIT (Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals)

IBSR (Integration Based Stress Removal)

Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment and Management for Personality Disorders

 On-Going Training:

Depression and Anxiety treatment

Chronic pain management

Lyme disease and Mental health

Geriatric Considerations

Ethics trainings on Best Practices for In-person and Telehealth Counseling, Suicide Prevention and Legal issues