My goal as a counselor is to walk with others where they are. I hope to serve as a guide towards resolution of each person’s concerns and problems or healing of their hurts and losses by providing a safe relationship, an objective opinion, and skills to help you move forward without feeling alone. It is such a privilege to be part of this walk with someone. I especially enjoy working with adults who are interested in pursuing personal or marital growth and goals, and also with children-whether it’s simple behavioral concerns, addressing school/learning issues, or helping with parenting issues. I have also worked extensively with trauma populations (child trauma or adult recovery) and those dealing with various aspects of long term illnesses.
Special Interests
- Children’s Counseling (Play and talk therapy)
- Adult Individual and Couples Counseling (Personal growth and goals, conflict resolution,
- Parenting Issues (Transitions, Behavior Concerns, Boundaries, Attentions Problems, Discipline, Emotional Development issues
- Women’s Issues (Sexual Abuse/Assault, stages, personal growth/self esteem)
- Divorce Recovery/Coping
- Help with Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Grief, Anger, OCD
- Crisis Situations (Abuse, death, family emergencies, trauma)
Education and Credentials
- M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- M.S. in Biology: Medical Sciences Emphasis, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
- BA Art (painting), University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
- AA Pre-med, Hinds Community College, Jackson, MS
Work Experience
- Counseling with patients and families and neuro-cognitive testing as Psychometrist/Clinical Researcher: Children’s Cancer Clinic-University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
- Contract Pre-marital/Marital Counselor: First Baptist Church, Jackson
- Counselor with child and adolescent victims of physical and sexual abuse and their siblings, families, and group counseling. Clinical Therapist: Mississippi Children’s Advocacy Center, Jackson MS
- Child/adult/group intern counselor and assistant coordinator of Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic: RTS, Jackson, MS
- Art teacher, Grades 1-8: Presbyterian Christian School, Hattiesburg, MS
Presentations/Seminars
- Parenting Adolescents: Choosing Your Battles: Love and Limits
- Parenting Children at Different Developmental Stages
- Play Therapy with Sexually Abused Children
- Poster Presentations on various topics related to concerns of children with long term illnesses.
