Qualifications & Experience

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a BA in Psychology from Christian Heritage College and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University. I have been counseling professionally since 1996.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I decided to pursue Christian counseling as a career path because I felt led to help people heal, to nurture them in the Lord and in life, and to help lead them to their best life possible.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I am happily married and have two sons and one grandson. I love being a mom! My hobbies are spending time with friends and family, gardening, hiking, and singing in our church praise band.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chemical Dependency
• Coaching
• Counseling for Children
• Couples Counseling
• Codependency
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Marriage Counseling
• Men’s Issues
• OCD
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Professional Development
• Relationship Issues
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Women’s Issues

Anxiety

I believe that anxiety needs to be explored and expressed. As your counselor, I will help you investigate your thoughts and feelings and identify which thoughts and core beliefs are contributing to feelings of anxiety. I will support you in finding coping skills to best deal with anxiety and manage it in a healthy way.

Premarital Counseling

I have been married for 18 years, and I realize that marriage is difficult at times. It can also be fantastic and supportive! I love to help equip my clients with tools for marriage, including a good understanding of the five love languages (by Gary Chapman), as well as an understanding of healthy communication skills and exploration of how to be supportive of each other’s life dreams.

Family Counseling

I enjoy working with families to explore the unique dynamics and work within those dynamics to help each individual feel heard and supported. I have been part of many family counseling sessions in which teens were finally able to talk about their thoughts and feelings.

Women’s Issues

I enjoy helping women face the issues in their lives, whether it includes bad past relationship experiences, trauma, or issues concerning women’s health and motherhood. I will come alongside you to help support you through difficult issues, and to develop increased healthy skills and social support. One of the most effective tools is to learn about how our thoughts contribute to our emotions, and how to manage them all.

Availability (by office location):

• Online Counseling – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals, couples, families, and groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express).