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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 as a counselor in a college setting and a church setting.

I am a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists and 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 )  

I am also trained in Telemental Health counseling (teletherapy) and the Flash Technique. The Flash Technique is a minimally intrusive therapeutic intervention which reduces distress associated with traumatic memories (for more info visit: www.flashtechnique.com ).

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

I enjoy working with 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, ADD/ADHD, Evaluation and Testing for ADHD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Life transitions, Career counseling, Relationships between parents and their child/ adolescent/ 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 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 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, including 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! 

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has over 6 years of experience in pediatric mental health, including school-based mental health, community mental health, and outpatient services. 

I graduated with my Bachelor degree in Social Science from Troy University and my Master degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Mobile. I am a member of the Association for Play Therapy, the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapists, and certified Second Edition/ ADOS-2.  

I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Systemic & Structural Family Therapy, and Play Therapy. While I enjoy working with a variety of pediatric mental health issues, my clinical specialties include systemic & structural family issues due to mental illness, stress and discord related to spirituality, and anxiety related issues. 

I have a passion for helping children, youth, young adults and families reach their life goals.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have a Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies from the Institute for Christian Studies at the University of Texas. I completed a Masters Degree in Pastoral and Family Counseling from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. After graduating in 1993, I served in a private counseling practice as well as serving as a Program Director for the Department of Elder Affairs in Florida and served as a Practicum Supervisor for Capella University's Marriage and Family Masters Degree Program. I was also a multiple store Franchisee for Domino's Pizza in Indiana before returning full-time to Psychotherapy in 2007. 

Since then, I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Indiana, Texas and in Alabama. I am trained specifically under a Psychologist to specialize as a Cognitive Behavioral and Schema Therapist specializing in the treatment of Clinical Depression and Anxiety related disorders.  

I am married with two children, ages 28 and 15. 

I have a flexible appointment schedule for my clients with some evening and weekend hours to accommodate the needs of our clients at Crossway.