Meet Our Counselors

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My goal is for you to have a place where you feel safe, validated, heard, and respected no matter your background. You have a voice and you have value. I feel honored to be a part of your therapeutic journey while learning your story and helping you achieve your goals. 

I have been working with children of all ages and adults in multiple settings. My experience includes working with the department of social services, in-home counseling, private practice, and in the acute hospital setting. My social work experience has been broad for nearly 20 years. My clinical skills are trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, LGBTQIA issues for children and adults, and solution-focused therapies. 

I work with addressing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. I am passionate about my advocacy and being a resource in the LGBTQIA+ community where I volunteer much of my free time with Diversity Camp, INC. The age groups I work with currently are 10 and up. I completed my BSW at Ferrum College, in 2007, and completed my MSW at the University of New England in 2019. 

I believe in providing a caring, comfortable, and supportive environment to nurture growth and understanding that allows for both processing as well as healing. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and families to explore personal strengths, learn effective coping skills, process stressors, and find solutions to life’s challenges. My passion is walking with others on a healing journey toward developing healthy relationships, self-acceptance, and emotional stability. My therapeutic approach aligns with Insight Oriented Counseling while also utilizing aspects of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Somatic Work, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Intentional Focusing, and Mindfulness techniques. My areas of interest include stress management, adult and childhood trauma, adjustment issues, PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and LGBTQ counseling. My passion is working to connect intense emotions to unresolved conflict while working with the body to heal. 

I have a Clinical Psychology Master's degree from Radford University and I also have a Master of Social Work from Radford University. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

I enjoy helping people who are struggling with substance use, gambling addiction, and related problems like anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and anger. Substance use problems may include alcohol, tobacco, and/or other substances. We can work together to help you build insight into why you struggle and then connect to the knowledge, skills, and resources to do things differently. I value building a safe, open environment for therapy that supports integrity, wellness, and joy. I firmly believe recovery is possible.

I work from a primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) perspective, which includes mindfulness practices. CBT focuses on how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and the skills you use to make these patterns more helpful or functional. I value talking about how lifestyle changes, like dietary habits, exercise, and other whole health practices, can support recovery. If it will be helpful, I am happy to work with your medical provider to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I earned my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the Ohio State University in 2007. I have over 20 years of experience in addiction and general mental health treatment, including working over 12 years at Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers. I am a national trainer and consultant for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for substance use disorders for the VA and certified as a Motivational Interviewing provider.

I am interested in working with all ages and populations from kids to adults. My goal is to help children, teens, and adults cope with the stressors they face throughout their daily lives while healing from past trauma. I work with my clients to help them successfully reach their goals so that they may attain their best potential in life. I have worked with individuals, families, and couples. 

The therapy techniques I utilize most are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, play therapy, relaxation techniques, and other evidence-based practices. I graduated from Radford University in 2018 with my Bachelor’s in Social Work and in 2021 with my Master’s in Social Work. I am currently a supervisee in social work and I am being supervised by Susan Owen, LCSW. 

Outside of my profession, I love the outdoors! I like to hike, kayak, camp, travel, and enjoy many other outdoor activities. 

I believe that every human being deserves a safe, calm space to reflect and be supported on their personal journey toward healing and growth. My goal is to assist and encourage you on that path, providing genuine warmth, respect, and empathy every step of the way.

My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, inclusive, and trauma-informed.  I have received training in both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples, and I employ techniques from a variety of therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet individual needs.  I am passionate about collaborating with clients on therapeutic goals such as coping with trauma and stress, addressing relationship challenges and difficult transitions, and pursuing greater self-compassion and self-acceptance.

I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, with a focus on clinical practice. I am currently completing my clinical social work residency under the supervision of Susan Owen, LCSW. 

I have always had a keen heart to help those in need. As a therapist, I find it imperative to be caring, and compassionate, and to have an empathic connection. It is important for me to create a warm space for my clients to move through painful emotions, help them track their progress, and experience positive outcomes. My areas of interest include play therapy, bullying, anger management, career development, depression, relationships, self-image, and stress. 

I spent a great deal of time working with adolescents in the urban community addressing the identified functional problems associated with the complex conditions of society and each individual and family. Working with troubled adolescents I was able to increase the individual's ability to cope and relate to others, support and sustain recovery, and enhance the child's capacity to function in their lives. I utilize techniques such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy. 

My Bachelor of Social Work is from Virginia Union University and my Master of Social Work is from Radford University. I am currently under the supervision of Susan Owen, LCSW.

"You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone"

Do you find yourself often thinking, how can I take the next step to better my overall emotional health and live a life of purpose and fulfillment? Therapy can lead to a better understanding of our mental health and reveal how our past contributes to our current difficulties. I believe that every person can overcome their struggles, with some assistance.
I work with individuals 18 and up. I have experience working with veterans, older adults, those at the end of life, and with the grief associated with death and dying. I have a passion for geriatrics and LGBTQ+ and any client who is figuring out their place of belonging.

Some of my therapeutic models include Mindfulness, CBT, Solution-focused Therapy, and Systems Theory. I would like to lead you on the path of self-discovery and help you identify therapeutic goals to better your sense of self, identify obstacles that are holding you back, and come up with strategies to overcome each obstacle.I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Kentucky, with a focus on clinical practice. I am currently completing my clinical social work residency under the supervision of Susan Owen, LCSW. 

I believe we are all in a process of both becoming and un-becoming. It is my goal

to empower you in your journey to understand yourself and compassionately embrace all parts of yourself so that you can become more fully whole. I do this by creating a safe and authentic space where you can just be yourself and become the author of your own story.

I work with all ages 3 years old and up. My approach is authentic, trauma-focused, strengths-based, and client-centered. I utilize a combination of Relational Cultural and Internal Family Systems theories to explore the individual and also the systems in which we all live. I incorporate mindfulness, play therapy, and expressive arts into my practice.

I have experience working with, but not limited to, trauma, grief, anxiety, LGBTQIA issues, gender and sexual identity exploration, depression, self-concept, and relational connection. 

I earned my Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Counseling from Virginia Tech. I am currently a Resident in Counseling under the supervision of CeAnna Reed, LPC.

“Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s unbecoming everything that isn’t you so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” 

—Paulo Coelho

I believe that all people have the vast potential for growth and change. But change is complicated, and sometimes we need assistance. My goal as a counselor is to be your “guide by the side” as you explore your past, present, and future. I work with ages 5 to 105 and love the knowledge and uniqueness that comes with each phase of life. My approach to counseling is trauma-informed and Person-Centered. I utilize a mixture of Expressive Arts, Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Relational-Cultural Therapy. I earned my Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Counseling from Virginia Tech University. I am currently a Resident in Counseling under the supervision of CeAnna Reed, LPC.

“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”