My Therapeutic Approach

I believe the strength of the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of all the work we will do together.   You are the expert of your own life, and I am dedicated to partnering with you in your journey of recovery from a strengths-based approach. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental counseling environment and pull from my training in Music Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, creative/expressive arts interventions, and mindfulness. 

My clinical focus areas are substance use disorders, chronic pain or illness, trauma, life transitions, relationships, grief, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about working with underserved communities and I am LGBTQIA+ affirming. I invite all people to join me on the path to wellness. 

My Background and Experience

 I earned a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree from Radford University and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina Central University. I've worked in a variety of settings over the years. Most of my career has been spent in community mental health where I worked with adults with few economic resources but great grit and determination to change their lives.