Counseling Orientation and the Nature of Counseling

I believe in a holistic, compassionate, and collaborative approach to healing and growth. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. The collaborative counseling process involves your active efforts to understand yourself and make positive changes in your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that produce difficulty or concern for you.  I will work with you to identify your prominent concerns, and together we will develop person-centered goals, and work toward those goals for optimal wellness.

I integrate evidence-based therapies with a whole-person perspective, considering your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Whether it’s finding strength in faith, using spiritual practices for grounding, or exploring how your values align with your well-being, I honor your unique path. I will provide you with homework assignments and/or therapeutic activities to work towards your goals.  My approach to working with individuals is also an educative approach.  

Counseling is ultimately about the client sharing his/her innermost thoughts and feelings with someone who is objective, non-judgmental, supportive, and able to help the client put things into perspective.  My most important role is being that person for my clients.  I do not take on clients whom in my professional opinion I cannot help with the techniques I have available.  Change is often slow and may require repeated effort on an ongoing basis.  On occasion, it may come quickly with the acquiring of a new perspective. 

Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina (License No. 5688)

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor  in the state of North Carolina (License No. 9276) 

Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia (License No. 012266)

Board Certified - TeleMental Health Provider (Certificate No. 803)