I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of South Carolina. I have a passion for helping individuals thrive and understand themselves on a deeper level. I believe that self-awareness is the key to growth, healing, and lasting change.
Along with being an LPC, I am also a Certified Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist through EAGALA and enjoy incorporating the role horses can play in an individual's healing journey. My passion for experiential therapy has expanded to include my own goat herd, providing another unique way for clients to engage in the therapeutic process. While I value the traditional counseling office, I recognize that some individuals connect best outside of four walls—whether alongside horses, with the goats, or simply in nature.
I hold an M.S. in Clinical Counseling from Charleston Southern University. I earned my B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Asheville, where I also competed in Division I cross-country and track. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies through Regent University.
I have worked with a variety of populations, but especially enjoy working with children, teens, young adults, and families. My experience as an Early Interventionist continues to shape my work with children while supporting parents as they navigate the challenges of parenthood.
My clinical specialties include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, relationship concerns, eating disorders, and self-esteem challenges. I also enjoy helping children, teens, and families navigate family transitions, separation and divorce, social and peer challenges, and relationship difficulties.
Therapeutic Approach
An existential perspective is grounded in the understanding that, while every person’s story is unique, we all face shared human experiences—questions of purpose, fears, and challenges that can often feel isolating. This approach helps clients recognize that they are not alone in their struggles, while also honoring their individuality. Together, we explore your personal experiences, both past and present, to cultivate a sense of freedom, responsibility, and the ability to create deeper meaning and well-being in your life.
While existential therapy provides a framework for understanding your life story, it is not a specific intervention. To support your growth, I integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs. These may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Areas of Focus
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Exposure and Response Prevention
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety Disorders & Panic
- Phobias & Fear-Based Avoidance
- Children and Teens Therapy
- Animal-Assisted & Experiential Therapy
- Life Transitions, Separation, & Divorce
- Relationship Conflicts (Peer, Romantic, and Family)
- Body Image Concerns & Disordered Eating
- Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills
- Faith-Based Counseling and Spiritual Integration
