I have worked in counseling for over 10 years, but I am more than just a licensed mental health counselor - I am an empathic professional. I use Psychoeducation as a simple approach to teach family members problem-solving and communication skills to support prevention of future episodes. I believe in using many tools to help people reach their goals, i.e., CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Acceptance and letting go, motivational interviewing, and other holistic techniques. But I believe psychoeducation helps deliver behavioral training to
improve illness insight, early symptom identification and development of coping strategies. I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with trauma, sexual abuse, and substance related issues. For 3 years I facilitated weekly Chemical Dependency groups at Parkview Behavioral Health Institute. But I also believe it is important to give back to the community in other ways such as home-based services, my faith-based teachings, and volunteering.

In addition to providing counseling, I have also provided staff trainings and student intern clinical supervision at Park Center, Inc. Prior to becoming a mental health counselor, I worked 8 years in various roles in the Fort Wayne Community Schools district. I have given presentations/seminars – in collaboration with a clinical psychologist, volunteering for a SACS
student - to providing a self-esteem classroom presentation. Since 2015, I have continued teaching and serving as an Adjunct Professor in the psychology department at Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I gained private practice experience while working for 3 years at Oaktree Guidance and Wellness Center. These diverse career experiences have taught me the importance of remembering that one size does not fit all. You can be assured that I will give you the best care.

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