I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) with the Ohio Counselor, Social Work and Marriage Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board. LPCC-S is the only license that is authorized by the Ohio State Board to provide training supervision to Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) & Counselor Trainees (CT).
In addition, I am proud to be a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida, recognized by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. This dual licensure allows me to offer high-quality, ethical, and effective therapy services to individuals and couples across both states.
I received a Bachelor of Arts in the Social Sciences with a concentration in Psychology from Hiram College in 2000. I made the decision to stay home with my two children before earning my Masters of Education in Clinical Community Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University in 2009. Post graduate school I earned my State Professional Counselor Licensure (LPC) followed by a Professional Clinical Counselor Licensure (LPCC). In 2016 I earned my Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) @ John Caroll University.
I bring over 17+ years Post Licensure of experience working with individuals, specifically later adolescents via adulthood in numerous levels of care. I have worked with various couples (premarital, marital, significant others/intimate relationships, parent-child and sibling relationships in the private practice setting. In addition, I have specialized in working with individuals and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, mood disorders, relationship problems/challenges, parenting concerns, communication issues, low-self esteem, adjustment issues, attention deficit, work and College stress, social issues, and many other life challenges in both a mental health center and private practice settings..
My therapeutic approach is skilled, easy-going, empathic, engaging, direct when appropriate, while guided with warmth and curiosity to explore your needs and goals. I offer an attentive ear, professional experience, my unique therapeutic unbiased perspective and humor, to help work though the problems at hand.
I utilize a wide variety of evidence-based strategies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, insight-oriented therapies, Strength-based strategies, and supportive therapy to help clients process experiences/problems, decrease & manage adverse symptoms, get a fresh perspective on issues/problems, and incorporate teaching positive coping strategies.
In addition to loving my work, I have been married for over 32 years, value spending time with family, my dog, friends, enjoy the outdoors, walking, experiencing new places, connecting to people, learning, and I love to laugh!
