Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.

We all have noise in our lives. My goal is to help you quiet the noise by offering solution-focused, person-centered, and cognitive approaches to therapy so that you can experience life in a more healthy and peaceful way. I do not believe that we “get over” challenging life experiences. I believe that we can take those challenges and weave them into the story of our life, becoming a wiser and more resilient human being. By developing strong coping skills and understanding our self-worth, we can live as our most authentic selves.    

I graduated from Clemson University in 1995 with a B.A. in Sociology, Winthrop University in 2002 with a Master’s Degree in School Counseling, and Colorado State University in 2014 with a Ph.D. concentrating in Counseling and Human Development & Family Studies. I worked as a high school counselor for 17 years helping adolescents and their families cope with mental health struggles such as anxiety and depression, providing guidance in career planning, and assisting students with disabilities or learning differences.  

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and specialize in working with adults who are grieving a loss or are experiencing various challenges in their lives.