I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in marriage and family relationships. I am a National Board Certified Supervisor for Licensed Professional Counselors and a Clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

I earned my Doctoral degree in Psychology and Counseling at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. I have both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Theology. I have more than 20 years experience as a therapist.   

I enjoy seeing adolescents and adults. My clinical interests include Marital issues, Family issues, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief. 

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has been at Crossway since 2008. Prior to Crossway, I worked in a college setting and a church setting.

I am a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists. I am also a Certified Prepare-Enrich Marriage & Premarital Facilitator.  (Prepare-Enrich is the leading relationship inventory and skill-building program used nationally and internationally. For more info visit: www.prepare-enrich.com ) 

My education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorders from Auburn University, and a Master's Degree in Marriage & Family Counseling from the University of Mobile.

I enjoy working with preadolescents, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.  My clinical interests include (but not limited to) Premarital relationships, Couple/Marital relationships, Family systems, Divorce care, Blended families, Individual therapy, Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Self Harm, Attention Deficit (ADHD)/ADHD testing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Life transitions, Career counseling, Relationships between parents and child/teen/young adult, and Adolescent issues.

I love seeing my clients heal and become their best self!  My husband and I have 3 children and enjoy living on the Eastern Shore near the beach and bay! 

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a clinical member of the International OCD Foundation, and Alabama Counseling Association.    I am also a graduate of the International OCD Foundation's Behavior Therapy Training Institute for OCD.  www.iocdf.org

My education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Mississippi College and a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Counseling from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  

My previous work experience includes teaching at the college level, school counseling, adoption specialist, and private practice.  My clinical practice involves working with children, teens, and adults dealing with OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, self-injurious behaviors, conduct and attachment disorders, eating disorders, hoarding, and personality disorders.  

My therapeutic approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral theory and my Christian faith.  I also use exposure and response prevention therapy for those dealing with anxiety, eating disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders.  I love what I do!!!!

My husband and I have 3 sons and recently adopted a very spicy daughter  from China.  

I have been in private practice over 25 years . My clients have the privilege of talking about faith related issues, if they so choose, in a setting that validates the significance of their faith to the rest of their lives. I believe that each individual needs to be understood as much as possible through their own frame of reference, whether Christian or not. I work with children, adolescents and adults . I lend myself to my practice authentically, passionately, and with a belief that the human spirit is resilient and bountiful. 

I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in interpersonal issues, couples, and parenting work, as well as a range of difficulties including the following:
Anger Management, Anxiety or Fears, Attention Deficit (ADHD), Behavioral issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic issues, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, Loss or Grief, Marital issues, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD), Peer Relationships, Personality disorders, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, and Spiritual issues.

My education includes both Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Clinical Psychology from Western Seminary in Portland, OR. I also hold a M.A, in Christian Education with a major in Marriage and Family from Biola University's Talbot Seminay in La Mirada, CA. I completed a year clinical psychology internship in Sacramento, CA as well as a clinical residency in Akron, OH. I also completed an honorary postdoctoral neuropsychology fellowship at Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford, England. 

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified in EMDR Level 1 and 2 (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), as well as other trauma informed care counseling techniques. (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches.)

I have been in private practice for over 7 years and have a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Missouri State and Masters of Art in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL.

I enjoy working with adults. I counsel men and women in a variety of issues including trauma, abuse, sexual addiction, marital issues, anxiety, depression and grief. 

I believe in an integrative approach to counseling, joining together psychology and a Biblical framework.

*I do NOT accept insurance, but take a reduced fee. Please call our office to inquire about this reduced fee.*

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am an Associate member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. 

My education includes:  M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Mobile; M.S. in Human Resources Administration (Health Care Emphasis) from the University of Scranton; M.A. in Speech Pathology from the University of Florida; and a B.S. in Speech Pathology from Florida State University.  

God's unfailing and unchanging Word is the foundation of my approach to counseling. My education and training in family systems provide a strong orientation to facilitate change. Through my challenges as a wife, mother, single parent, step-mother in a blended family, mother-in-law, and grandmother, God has taught me empathy and given me insight. He truly wastes nothing! (Romans 8:28). I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, from school-age children to senior adults.

After enjoying a rewarding career as a Speech Pathologist, followed by a maturing season of "retirement," God drew me into a second career in Marriage and Family Therapy. It has been an amazing journey!