My Profile

I am a N.C. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#C004407) having earned my Masters in Social Work (MSW) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a concentration in family and individual counseling. Prior to entering the MSW program, I completed over a year of coursework in the Masters of Counseling Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) where I also undertook post-graduate coursework in Clinical Psychology. My experience lies with adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of settings including schools, agencies, and Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). In addition to my private practice, I work periodically at CMC for staff training and consulting. I have counseled individuals, both adults and adolescents, couples, and families since 1997. Additionally, I have facilitated support groups with adolescents and adults and presented workshops for CMC, the Health Department, and private agencies. My experiences as a middle school teacher, work with families who have special needs children, and counseling in the medical field led me to private practice. My practical approach with clients is focused on increasing goal-oriented thinking and behaviors while improving interpersonal coping skills.