Background

Most of my educational training and professional experience includes providing family centered, therapeutic care to children ages 0-18. I served as a child life specialist, providing medical play-based therapy and education to families impacted by medically related challenges. In this setting, I relied heavily on child-lead play therapy techniques to help children process trauma and difficulty surrounded by their hospitalization. I also served as a behavioral interventionist, supporting young children and their families in reaching their unique, specific developmental and emotional goals. Currently, I am also a school-based counselor serving high school youth and families. I focus on college and career readiness and the process of transitioning into young adulthood.

Experience

• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (South Carolina)

• Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)

• American School Counselor Association (ASCA Professional Member)

• American Counselor Association (ACA Professional Member)

• M.Ed., Ed.S, Clemson University

• M.A. Child Life, Bank Street College of Education

• B.S. Psychology, The College of Charleston, cum laude

• School-Based Counselor

• Former Child Life Specialist PCICU (Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital)

• Former Behavioral Interventionist (First Steps, Nashville)

Personal Qualities

My favorite thing to do is spend time with my husband and two sons. They are such a blessing to me! We love to play, read, travel, and just be goofy together. I have been a runner for almost all my life. Running has been a great way for me to de-stress and reflect on the day. Because of God’s faithfulness and kindness to me, I strive to live a life of faith.