Background

I take a special focus in helping couples who experience relationship distress, communication, and forgiveness limitations. Similarly, I am a certified pre-marriage counselor with SYMBIS, and have also completed additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples. I also work with individual adults and children challenged with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

I have worked in various areas throughout my professional career.  I entered the counseling profession later in life.  Even though I have a varied background, “relationship” has always been a cornerstone and common denominator in journeying with others.  I bring to the counseling profession a lifetime of experiences, career expertise, and varied disciplines. My integrated background, coupled with my clinical work, provides others with tools and resources necessary in their journey to wholeness.

Experience

• Licensed Professional Counselor (South Carolina)
• American Association of Christian Counselors (Member)
• MA in Christian Counseling, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (CACREP Accredited)
• National Board for Certified Counselors (Member)
• BA, Western Kentucky University
• JD & LLM, Atlanta Law School

Personal Qualities

When I am away from work, you will find me spending time with my husband and our three grown children. I enjoy training and walking, movies and theater, cooking and entertaining with family and friends.  I also enjoy spending quiet moments in reflection, prayer and being thankful for God’s many blessings. I understand life challenges and brokenness through my own journey. My faith allows me to appreciate experiences of others as opportunities for growth and personal development, stemming from the love and commitment of God.