Who are you here to be?

 

This very important question is the basis for my therapy practice.  Sometimes difficult life circumstances such as chronic anxiety and depression, past and present relationship distress, or feelings of being generally overwhelmed can take us away from our center. I'm here to help with developing coping strategies, assisting in gaining new insights, and moving forward  with clarity about what you really want for yourself and from your life.  My goal is to not only provide relief from suffering but to empower clients so they do not allow past or present negative experiences to make their lives smaller than they need to be.

 

Areas where I can assist you include:

• coping with stress

• trauma recovery

• grief and loss 

• depression and anxiety

• life transitions (moving, divorce, job loss, family changes, military life)

• chronic health problems and cancer survivorship

 

​I work with adult clients of any age​​

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I earned my bachelor of science in psychology in 1994 and master of social work in 1996, both from Radford University.  I have been practicing as a licensed clinical social worker since 1998 in a variety of settings and bring these experiences to my practice to help you define and achieve your counseling goals. I have received training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and committment therapy (ACT), and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.   I am a registered yoga teacher and have been teaching since 2013 after completing my 200h teacher training.  I completed my 300h training in 2021 and the bulk of my advanced yoga training has been focused on trauma-informed yoga, psychology of yoga, as well as nervous system regulation through yoga and breathing techniques. My teaching focus is restorative yoga to help manage stress, anxiety, and to improve sleep. I am also a certified meditation teacher. If you would like to incorporate yoga or meditation into your healing path, I am happy to help. 

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• Business hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-7pm

  • Fridays 9-12

• Sessions held via secure telehealth platform 

• Insurances Accepted:​

  • Aetna

  • State Health Plan

  • Medicare

  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield

  • Tricare (preferred out of network-I will bill insurance for you with little to no out of pocket cost)

  • Self-Pay rate is $160/hour. Rates negotiable in cases of financial hardship