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I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Women and children’s mental health is the focus of my counseling practice. Women are the heart of the family and their mental health effects everyone in the family. Most women are so involved in taking care of others that they forget to take care of themselves. I want to help women take care of their mental health. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help women become more aware of ways to manage stress and anxiety. My goal is to help women reach their fullest potential at home, in the workplace and in their relationships. I have a special interest in counseling women on issues such as low self esteem, anger management, parenting, dating, work related stress, anxiety and depression just to name a few. My practice offers a warm, comfortable and welcoming environment. Clients receive a free half hour consultation to discuss concerns and questions before beginning counseling. All Sessions are held via Telehealth so clients can participate in therapy from the comfort of their own home.

High performers often carry invisible weight. Whether you’re an executive, attorney, medical professional, athlete, or veteran, the same drive that fuels your success can also create stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. My work focuses on helping high-achieving individuals, adults and adolescents alike, restore clarity, balance, and purpose so they can perform at their best without burning out. I approach therapy as a collaborative process grounded in evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and performance psychology. I also integrate trauma-informed approaches like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), prolonged exposure therapy (PE), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to help clients process experiences that may continue to shape how they think, feel, and respond under pressure. In addition to therapy, I provide comprehensive psychological assessments to help clarify concerns such as attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), cognitive decline, anxiety, and personality patterns. These evaluations offer valuable insight into strengths and challenges, guiding targeted treatment and performance strategies. Our sessions are focused, strategic, and results-oriented. Many of my clients notice meaningful progress within the first few weeks as they begin to see themselves and their challenges through a clearer, more compassionate lens. My goal is to create a confidential space where you can talk freely, gain perspective, and develop tools that help you thrive under pressure, whether in the boardroom, on stage, or on the field.

Sometimes it is difficult to sort through emotions triggered by day-to-day stress, from a painful past, or unexpected life challenges. Any of these situations can change how we view ourselves and where we fit in the world. Have you thought: "I'm tired"; "Why me?"; "Why now?"; "I'm there for everyone and no one is there for me"; "I don't know who I am"; "No one cares"; "No one understands me"; "I'm not _______ (fill-in-the-blank) enough'; "I don't likelove myself'; "If they really knew me"; "I can't say no"; "I don't care anymore"; "I can't keep up";

I am an experienced mental health therapist whose goal is to empower my clients to cope with mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress (PTSD), so they can get their lives back on track. My ideal clients are those who find it difficult to live peacefully on a daily basis. I have been practicing mental health for the past four years. I offer in-person, as well as virtual, appointments. I use an eclectic approach that focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy. I address issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, suicide, grief and losses, substance use, and multicultural issues.

Working with people who are struggling with their issues is very rewarding and humbling. It is always different, keeps me energized and feeling like I am in a small way contributing to a better world. I encourage people to make the effort to accept those parts of their personality that they don't feel good about because of how it will lead the way to change that allows us to connect more deeply with the ones we love. Self-understanding and acceptance is a critical focus of how I approach problems that are presented in therapy. It can be a very painful experience to be going through a rough time and have no one to talk to. Another approach of how I work is to assist others to be attentive, mindful, and curious about how their values, priorities, beliefs, and decisions shape the outcome and either help or hinder getting what they want. Most importantly, I encourage feedback from clients about how the therapy is helping or not, what I can do to make it more useful and if the chemistry is not right for us, I will help with a referral to another therapist.

I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental environment. I have been voted one of the top 3 marriage counselors in Louisville, KY (2016 & 2019) and enjoy helping couples of all stages, backgrounds, and challenges enjoy long term happiness and peace in their relationships. I help individuals easily learn to use effective communication, coping, and parenting skills. These skills greatly improve your sense of empowerment, peace, and happiness with yourself, your partner, and your family. I offer a safe setting for you to share your feelings and thoughts while giving you practical, helpful information on how you can acquire happiness and power in your own life, as well as harmony in your interactions with other people. I appreciate working with individuals and couples of all diversities. Additionally, I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, career coaching, learning disabilities, marital difficulties, behavioral problems, trauma, and anger management.

I like an interactive, engaged approach that is intensely personal as I work to help my clients, whether they be individuals or relationships, by combining the most relevant aspects of Cognitive Behavioral and Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapies for their particular issues. Basically, I'm an integrative psychotherapist, using techniques from any therapeutic orientation that I think will be helpful for the particular personpeople in my office.

Current times create, for all of us, both tremendous challenges and, yet, opportunities for compassionate self care. When stressed we are prone to react out of our fear and anxiety...out of our learned, embedded defense reactions. We become more self critical and judgmental. We then have the experience of feeling "stuck". I use a combination of Mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy to promote greater psychological flexibility to address this type of suffering. We are capable of learning new ways to calm the stress response, the inner critic and to hold ourselves in more loving kindness. To learn more feel free to contact me. I look forward to talking with you.

Are you hurting, feeling tired, lost, or stuck, or perhaps struggling with a personal issue or in your relationship? With compassion, hope, and inspiration, I want to help guide you in overcoming past and current issues to make your future happier and healthier. Therapy is a confidential journey that evolves with us working together toward common goals and exploring issues to promote your growth and healing. Together, we will develop useful techniques and insightful feedback for changing what can be changed, and learning to cope with what can't.