I have been with NCG since June, 2008. I started out as a Community Based Counselor II, then became a clinical supervisor, and an Assistant Site Director at the Virginia Beach site. I obtained my B.S. from Old Dominion University and my MSW degree from Norfolk State University. I am in the process of becoming a registered play therapist, and have started the Crisis Stabilization Program for children and adults at the Virginia Beach site. I also enjoy reading and watching movies.

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I have been part of the NCG community since 2012 and continue to follow my passion to work with children and families who simply desire healing and change in their lives. A majority of my professional career has been in the Fredericksburg area, in which I’ve had an opportunity to work in various mental health settings within the community. I graduated from Liberty University with a Master’s Degree in Counseling in 2011, and I became a licensed professional counselor in VA in 2020. Most of my experience involves working with children and young teens with trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health challenges. When working with clients, I utilize cognitive behavioral approaches, solution focused strategies, and other evidence-based interventions to encourage empowerment and identifying personal strengths to find success in therapeutic goals. When I am not working, enjoying family is a priority.  I also enjoy traveling, cooking, live music, watching movies, and self-care.  

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I am a US. Army Veteran with a heart to see individuals, and families completely restored. My personal mission statement is to empower others to find HELP in life, which stands for Health, Enlightenment, Love, and Prosperity. I believe that any person can change and improve their situation. My approach to counseling is to work collaboratively with each client to assist them in reaching their goals. I incorporate humor, expressive arts, and a variety of other clinical interventions while helping them discover what unique strengths they personify that will assist in their success.

I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in serving children from the University of Maryland University College, and a Master's Degree in Social Work with an emphasis on children and families (specifically military families) from The University of Southern California.

I have counseling experience with a wide range of clients in a variety of treatment settings including a nonprofit community agency setting and in outpatient facilities.  Areas of emphasis with children include mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, conduct disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, and psychosis. I also have a strong base of counseling experience working with adults in specialty areas that include depression, bipolar disorder, general mood disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 

I have been with National Counseling Group since 2019. I started as a community counselor and love client care. I joined the field of counseling to help others needing mental health support, guidance with day-to-day care, and daily living improvement. I enjoy working in different areas to broaden my understanding of the field, to provide care and guidance for not just clients, but counselors, at different levels. I also have experience with a short-term stay facility that works with teens struggling to remain in the home. That's where I really began to appreciate client care and the importance of family inclusion towards improvement and not just the individual. I graduated from Argosy University with my masters in clinical counseling and earned my undergraduate from University of Minnesota in psychology and minored in social psychology. I am working to get certified as an EMDR therapist in the future. 

​I work to serve families in the Fredericksburg area as a Resident in Counseling nearing LPC licensure. I have gained valuable experience throughout my time in the field interning with non-profit organizations and detention centers and working in residential programs, schools, summer programs, community and home-based counseling, and within evidence-based programs. I have a Master’s of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master’s of Science Degree in Psychology with an emphasis on child and adolescent development. I enjoy working with children, teens, families, and parents with a focus on fostering hope, growth, understanding, responsibility, and holistic health. I believe change and healing is possible for everyone and that it can start today! The power of hearing someone’s story and approaching thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with curiosity, respect, genuineness and empathy can be transformative, and I find joy and wonder in walking alongside others in this journey. When I am not working, I can be found reading, enjoying music, cooking, spending time with family, and exploring nature.