I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and also a Nationally Certified Counselor. I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University in 2003 and my Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, Georgia in 2005. 

My clinical experience includes counseling adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have expertise in the areas of anxiety, grief and relationship issues. I currently provide individual counseling to adults and teenagers age 18 and older as well as marriage therapy and couples counseling. I offer family counseling for adult families. I also offer expertise in Christian Counseling.

I work with clients who experience difficulties with mood, self worth, career changes, divorce, remarriage and a variety of other struggles and unexpected life changes. My specializations are in anxiety, grief and loss as well as communication and connection in relationship. I offer virtual Telemental health sessions for clients located anywhere in North Carolina or South Carolina.

I began my professional counseling experience in June 2005 where I counseled as an individual and group therapist in North Georgia at a Community Mental Health Center. I worked with adults experiencing a wide range of diagnoses alongside psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, community support professionals and other counselors. 

I moved to Raleigh in April of 2007 and counseled at a Residential Group Home for teenage girls where I was an individual therapist, marriage counselor, family counselor and group therapist. I then worked as a counselor at a local counseling center starting in December 2008 where I offered individual, marriage and family counseling.

In August 2010, I ventured into my own Private Practice and have been here ever since. I’m honored and privileged to see the powerful changes take place in individuals and couples. I live in downtown Raleigh with my husband Ryan. We married in 2008 and have enjoyed traveling all over the world! We also love hiking in National and State parks. Taking full advantage of the great food, culture and events in Downtown Raleigh is a regular weekend occurrence for us.

I am Level 1 Gottman clinically trained for Bridging the Couple Chasm which is a research-based approach for couples counseling through the Gottman Institute.

I am trained as a Level 1 Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.

I completed the Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy as well as Emotionally Focused Family Therapy also through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. I receive regular supervision by a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist to continue to deepen and advance my skills in EFT. I am passionate about this model and in using EFT I see powerful healing and transformation in individuals and couples!

I am a Level 1 Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider through the Christian Trauma Healing Network.

I am a Prepare Enrich Certified Facilitator for premarital, married and partnered couples.