About Me

I have been in practice in Virginia for 10 years (both in person and tele-counseling). I began virtual practicing in Florida and Utah in 2022. And in 2025 I added North Carolina and Arizona as states I practice in.

Prior to changing my career, I worked in Healthcare Administration for Acute Care hospital companies for over 20 years, with 17 of those years being in a management role (including coaching, mentoring and training).

I received my Ph.D. in Health Psychology in 2018, from Walden University, which is also where I received my Masters in Mental Health Counseling. My dissertation focused on using video public service announcements to motivate people to engage in physical activity. In 2016 I completed a study abroad for 4 months to further my cultural understandings.

I have worked in both hospital and group practice settings before deciding to open my own private practice. During my time working in hospitals and group practice I gain experience with mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship counseling, and substance use recovery.

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Currently I have narrowed my scope of practice to Anxiety disorders, Panic Disorders, Anxiety due to a Medical Condition, Women's Health issues and Couples Counseling. 

While I work with adults of all ages, my primary style leans towards a Solution Focused, targeted therapeutic style, moving clients out of therapy after 10 - 15 sessions, depending on needs. 

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If you would like to read my article about motivating people to engage in physical activity via video Public Service Announcements, it has been published in the Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences. 

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