As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I began my journey to help others as an empathetic therapist. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed direct care and also found so many others enjoyable ways to have a positive impact. I have also been a manager, supervisor, consultant, developer and trainer. My passion is always to think as a clinician first, caring about how to best empower my client. I also balance that with ethics and understanding, education, leadership, business and fiscal responsibility. I strive to help create treatment, systems and programs that support growth and streamlining.
In my experience, I have found that no matter who or what I am providing services for, at the core, everyone wants to be heard and understood. And while accepting and validating this understanding is key, it is only the first step. My expertise is taking this understanding and making a plan, strategizing and then executing. I do this by creating relationships and trust, being honest and transparent and delivering on the things I promise. I truly believe in development, the possibility of growth and reaching targeted goals. I love overcoming obstacles and seeing those I work with shine.
Do you want to build your life, your mental health, your career or your business? If so, I would like to help you progress in your pursuit!
"For me, participating in the process of change is invigorating and inspiring. I absolutely love what I do."
Key Philosophies
Absolute acceptance of my clients with no judgement
Belief in the ability to change no matter what the circumstances
Change is not linear and the process looks different in everyone
Expertise without compassion is ineffective
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, Indiana and Virginia
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor in Indiana
Education
Masters Degree in Social Work: Mental Health and Addictions
Career Development
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Trained and Skilled in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
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Practices from a non-judgmental stance, balancing acceptance and change
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Highly experienced with addictions, mental health, trauma patients and those seeking change
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Utilizes skill based approaches in communication, conflict resolution, emotional management and goal setting and attainment
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Encourages and challenges from empowerment perspective
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Results driven
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Experienced in running and providing services in multiple levels of care and environments including: correctional setting, residential and detox, sober living and group homes, outpatient levels of care PHP, IOP, OP, private practice, in home care, case management