Experience: School based services (New Hanover County Schools, Pender County Schools) Outpatient treatment (Anchor Psychological, Clarity Counseling Center) Inpatient/Residential services (children and adolescents- Strategic Behavioral Center) Community based services (SPMI adults- Physicians Alliance for Mental Health) Behavioral Health Managed care/Utilization Review (Southeastern Center/CoastalCare) Military and Veterans (Department of Veteran Affairs, USMC, MARSOC)

Training & Certifications:

• Doctor of Social Work (DSW) 2021
• Master of Social Work (MSW)2004
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Certified Clinical Supervisor
• Children’s Services State of the Art Conferences
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Person Centered Planning
• Developmental Disabilities Diversion
• Advanced Ethical Practice
• Treating Dual Diagnoses- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
• Intensive Alternative Family Treatment- service and model fidelity
• Managed Care Organization trainings: Program Integrity- Medicaid Fraud, Waste and Abuse; Due Process and Mediation; EPSDT; Clinical Coverage Policies; Program Integrity and Gold Star Monitoring of Medicaid providers; Post Payment Review
• Level of Care Utilization System (Adult & Child) –Train the Trainer
• North Carolina Innovations Waiver (1915c Medicaid Waiver)
• Developmental Disabilities Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)
• ASAM Level of Care for Substance Abuse Treatment
• Comprehensive Clinical Assessments and Person-Centered Planning
• Ethical Decision Making
• Ethical Implications for Dual Relationships
• Effective Management for Government Managers
• Crisis Response
• Clinical Documentation
• Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Motivational Interviewing
• DSM 5- Assessment and Diagnosis
• Together Facing the Challenge (therapeutic foster care curriculum)- train the trainer

Desired populations:

• Adults
• Couples
• Older teens/young adults
• Groups
• Supervision

Treatment modalities:

• CBT
• DBT
• MI
• Trauma informed practice
• SFSB
• Gottman

Specialties/ issues treated: Addictions/compulsions, ADHD, Anxiety, Adolescent, Depression, Anger management, Behavioral Issues, Attachment issues, Career Counseling, Codependency, Coping skills, Couples- Relationship issues, Divorce, Peer relationships, Emotional disturbance, Family conflict, Fear, Grief, Guilt/Shame, LGBTQ, Military/Veterans, OCD, Panic, Parenting, Perfectionism, PTSD/Trauma, Self-Esteem/worth, Self-criticism, Social anxiety, Stress, Sleep issues/insomnia, Suicidal ideation, Spirituality, TBI, Values clarification, Worry, Thinking disorders, Work issues, Worth issues, Young adult, Adjustment/Transitions, Sexual counseling, Mood disorders, Bipolar disorder, Family therapy, Self-doubt and last but not least, Difficulty accepting change.

Personal interests, passions or hobbies Some of my interests and hobbies include music, wine, good food and festivals. New adventures, traveling with my family and kids. We enjoy trips to the beach, mountains, and just being outdoors. Some activities I enjoy combining with my interest are kayaking, personal growth, building relationships, and my faith in God.

Bio : As a single mother of four and a professional therapist for almost 20 years, I understand the significant challenges life can bring. Life can be incredibly hard, and we often find ourselves needing someone to help us through things that feel too difficult to manage on our own. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, empowering, and understanding. I will help you discover the tools to live a healthier, more fulfilling life, no matter what you may have experienced or has come your way, through a tangible and applicable method. Going through life’s challenges and changes can be hard on everyone. I love working with clients to help make transitions smoother, increase radical acceptance of situations and circumstances, and obtain necessary skills for living more fulfilling lives. I do this by providing practical tools and healthier ways of thinking that result in significant changes in how we feel and function. If you are looking for positive, lasting change in your life, please don’t hesitate to reach out today. Your life can be different if you’re willing to take the first step, which is choosing yourself!

States

NC