I am an advocate of preventative mental health and reducing the stigma attached to mental illness and emotional problems. I believe that psychological disorders, difficulty coping and healing from life changes, grief, and stress should be handled with dignity and respect with as much knowledge and care as physical illnesses. There should be no shame or embarrassment attached to healing oneself and being the person you are created to be.
The relationship and mutual respect between therapist and client is vital in the process of successful treatment. I have presented several workshops on Stress management/coping skills, Relationships, Healthy friendships and dating for teens, Parenting Tweens and Teens, and Sexuality.
I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology and Masters in Community Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas. I am licensed by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.