University of Alaska

Masters of Education 2004

University of Tampa

Bachelors of Science in Liberal Arts 1998

Cleveland State University

Certificate in Substance Use

Certificate in Play Therapy (currently in progress)

I graduated from University of Tampa with a B.S in 1998. Upon graduation, I spent 5 years as an active duty Army officer. In 2005, I received my Masters in Education in school counseling from the University of Alaska with extended credits in mental health counseling.

After I graduated from college, I served in the Army as an officer. Due to my military family, we were stationed in many places. I volunteered with many mental health agencies from the Wounded Warrior Clinic, American Red Cross and other veteran and veteran family outreach programs. During this time, I also stayed active in the local school districts in Washington State, New York and Virginia. In 2016, I received a certificate in Addictions Counseling from Cleveland State and currently completing a Play Therapy endorsement. I have been a school counselor in Ohio and also North Carolina working with crisis intervention, behavioral interventions/ modifications, group counseling and 504/ IEP’s. I am finally returning home after being away 25 years and happy to be settled back home.

I believe therapy is a way for you to express your feelings, struggles, and experiences in a place of safety, comfort and acceptance. I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you can process and overcome your struggles. I offer support and guidance as you process feelings related to issues that are getting in the way of a full and balanced life. Through the counseling process, my objective is for you to discover or re-discover your own power and ability to make the changes necessary for greater life satisfaction and happiness.