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About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with three years of professional counseling experience. I am EMDR trained, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) trained, and hold a certificate in military trauma. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, stress, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.

My professional background includes working in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), supporting individuals facing substance use challenges, mental health concerns, and difficult life circumstances. I also have experience working with individuals and families in rural communities, where I have developed a deep understanding of the unique hardships that can come with limited resources, financial struggles, family responsibilities, and barriers to accessing mental health care. I recognize that everyone's circumstances are different and that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process.

I have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children and adolescents, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and military-related trauma. I understand that traumatic experiences can affect how we think, feel, trust others, and see ourselves. Whether you are struggling with past trauma, military experiences, childhood adversity, anxiety, depression, or simply feeling lost in life, my goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and supported.

My therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, TF-CBT, mindfulness, and person-centered counseling. I believe in meeting you where you are, understanding your individual experiences, and working together to develop practical tools that support emotional healing, personal growth, and lasting change.

**One of my strongest beliefs is that everything you need to begin discovering your strength is already within you.** Sometimes life experiences, trauma, fear, or self-doubt make it difficult to recognize the person you truly are. I believe you are the expert of your own story, and you have strengths that may have been overlooked, forgotten, or buried beneath life's challenges.

**My job is not to tell you who you should be or to change who you are. My job is to help you find YOU.**

I am here to walk beside you, help you recognize your strengths, challenge the thoughts that hold you back, and support you as you rediscover your confidence, self-worth, and sense of purpose. Healing does not mean forgetting your past; it means learning that your past does not have to define your future.

Taking the first step toward counseling requires courage, and you do not have to have everything figured out before you begin. Whether you are working through trauma, navigating life changes, or simply trying to understand yourself better, I am here to support you through the process.

**You already have a story, a voice, and strengths within you. Sometimes you just need someone to help you rediscover them.**

Let's work together to help you find yourself again.

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