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.

I am a U.S. Army Veteran with a heart to see individuals, and families completely restored. I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in serving children from The University of Maryland University College, a Master 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 and outpatient facilities. I have a broad and unique base of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults. 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 a wide variety of settings. Specialty areas include depression, bipolar disorder, general mood disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
My professional mission is to help struggling individuals and their family overcome personal barriers and
find peace within their lives. 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. My personal mission statement is to empower others to find HELP in life: Health, Enlightenment, Love, and Prosperity. I believe that healing requires us to set aside blame and focus on relationship building and problem solving. I AM HERE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHANGE.

I am a clinical social worker with a background in psychosocial rehabilitation. I received my BSW from George Mason University’s College of Public Health and my MSW, with a Clinical specialization, from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Social Work. My professional experience includes medical social work and bridge care, psychoeducational group facilitation, direct skill building, case management, and care coordination within multidisciplinary treatment teams. I have primarily worked with individuals living with serious mental illness, including Schizophrenia Spectrum, Bipolar, Anxiety, Depressive, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Personality Disorders, as well as co-occurring ID/DD and substance use diagnoses. My practice is grounded in client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches, and I value ongoing learning and reflective supervision. Outside of work, I enjoy playing games with my family and quilting.

I am a Supervisee in Social Work and the supervisor for Functional Family Therapy (FFT). I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Virginia State University and my Master’s in Social Work from Howard University. I am currently working toward expanding my knowledge and clinical experience with the goal of becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). In my free time, I enjoy reading on the patio when the weather is nice, traveling, and spending time with my dog.