CHANGE CAN BE DIFFICULT.
I believe therapy can help.
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and have worked in teaching and counseling with diverse populations in school, University, private, non-profit, and international settings. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, prenatal/perinatal issues and life transitions, and most extensively with people who have experienced trauma in their lives including childhood trauma, sexual assault, abusive relationships, and marginalized identities.
I use a combination of clinical training and real world experience to help clients better connect with themselves and with others. My goal is to collaborate with clients in an empathetic and non-judgmental space, emphasizing client strengths and the therapeutic relationship. Our experiences, beliefs and identities can create painful symptoms and patterns, but I believe that positive change can happen when we learn to alter our adaptive responses to difficult life experiences -- realizing greater self-acceptance and healthier and more peaceful lives.
EDUCATION
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MSW, University of Alabama
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BA, Hollins University
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Areas of practice include, but are not limited to:
Treatment Approaches & Training:
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Relationship Issues
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Trauma, Grief, and Loss
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LGBTQIA+
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Attachment Issues
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Anger, Shame and Guilt
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Prenatal/perinatal mental health
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Communication Challenges
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Recovery from rigid systems (family, religious)
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Major Life Changes/Transitions
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Self Esteem Issues
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
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Mindfulness
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Certified in Traumatic Stress Studies
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Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) / Strengths Based Therapy
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Attachment-Based Therapy
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Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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Insight-Oriented Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Family Systems Therapy
In Person & Telehealth
I provide both in-person and Telehealth sessions. Telehealth sessions are completed on a HIPAA-compliant video platform and are available to anyone in the state of Alabama.
CONTACT ME
ADDRESS
1211 28th Street South, #201
Birmingham, AL 35205