At Mental Health Resources in Fredericksburg, Virginia, I enjoy working with adults, couples, adolescents, families, and children ages 7 and up. Although I work with people on a variety of different issues, my specialties include anxiety disorders, depression, addictions and relationship issues. I have been trained in and use several strengths-based approaches to include solution-focused, experiential, narrative therapies as well as family systems, attachment, cognitive-behavioral and Adlerian theoretical structures. This integration of conventional and alternative approaches draws upon a variety of styles and techniques to provide what will be most helpful for each client.
I believe that therapy should promote not only relief from current stressors, but also the tools to make lasting personal change. I regard therapy as a powerful experience to deepen self-awareness and empower us to realize the meaningful life and relationships we yearn for. I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, child and adolescent problems, couple and family relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, relationship addictions, life transitions, grief and crises. I encourage an abundance of family involvement, particularly, in dealing with childhood and adolescent issues.
In addition to private practice, I currently teach as an adjunct professor at Saint Leo University. I have taught in the disciplines of psychology, family science and sociology for over 12 years, and I received my Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2004 from Florida State University, and my M.A. in Psychology in 1996 from the University of West Florida.
In addition to private practice, I currently teach as an adjunct professor at Saint Leo University. I have taught in the disciplines of psychology, family science and sociology for over 12 years, and I received my Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2004 from Florida State University, and my M.A. in Psychology in 1996 from the University of West Florida.
Education
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University
M.A. - Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Florida
B.A. - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University
M.A. - Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Florida
B.A. - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland
Licenses:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida
Additional Certifications
Certified Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy
Certified Coach in Emotional Intelligence and the use of BarOn EQ assessment tools
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida
Additional Certifications
Certified Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy
Certified Coach in Emotional Intelligence and the use of BarOn EQ assessment tools
Professional Activities and Memberships
Clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)