Education:

I've been practicing counseling since 2013. I earned my Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from Kennesaw State University. I earned my Master of Education in Community Counseling (M.Ed.) from the University of West Georgia. I earned my Master of Biblical and Theological Studies (MBTS) from Dallas Theological Seminary. 

Expertise:

Like most therapists, I help individuals with depression, anxiety, ADHD, BPD, OCD, etc. However, I specialize in complex trauma (C-PTSD). I work a lot with client who have experienced relational traumas, particularly family system trauma, betrayal trauma, and narcissistic abuse. Other areas of concentration include: sexual identity, embracing our God-given masculinity/femininity, boundaries/communication, and both substance and behavioral addictions.   

Areas I am not specialized in and will refer elsewhere include: children/adolescents, psychotic disorders, severe eating disorders (due to safety reasons), autism spectrum disorder, and personality disorders.

Experience:

God has blessed me with the wisdom I’ve gain from working in many different environments since entering the counseling field. Right after graduation, I worked with individuals who were previously incarcerated for sexual offenses. As part of their probation/parole stipulations, they were required to complete a "sexually harmful behavior intervention program.”

I’ve worked at a mental health hospital providing individual and group therapy in both inpatient and outpatient programs. I’ve always gravitated towards those with substance use disorders. I’ve run a substance abuse program (ASAM I) at my local community service board. As the Treatment Director and Provider, I helped launch two accountability courts (both drug and mental health).

It was my desire and assumption I would return to school to get my doctorate in psychology. However, God shifted my course when He directed me to attend seminary. This was one of the best decisions I ever made. I then worked at a Christian, non-profit organization integrating Jesus' friendship with the science and art of counseling.

Seminary really helped click things into place and helped me discover/create my more authentic therapeutic voice. Since I love learning, I also love teaching. I taught a few semesters at my church’s “School of Ministry,” with courses on “God’s Grand Narrative” and “Gospels Overview.”