I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider in the states of Tennessee and Alabama (inactive). I received my BA in Family Studies, from Samford University and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from The University of Montevallo. Additionally, I hold national certification through the National Board for Certified Counselors and have completed Modules 1 & 2, through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. Prior to working in private practice, I worked on a multi-disciplinary team treating eating disorders and co-occurring disorders at two leading ED treatment facilities. My clinical experience includes treating mental health issues, with a primary eating disorder diagnosis at the following levels of care: Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient & Outpatient care. I currently provide Outpatient Individual and Group Therapy.
My passion is working with those who suffer from eating disorders/disordered eating, relationship & loss issues, co-occurring disorders (anxiety, depression, etc), co-occuring addictive behaviors & integrating spiritual components of recovery. I also have a special interest in working with athletes and recovery issues that arise surrounding healing the relationship with exercise and body image. I believe that a full recovery & healing can be attained holistically; with appropriate mental, emotional, physical, & spiritual intervention. In my practice, I utilize evidenced based treatments with an eclectic approach, in addition to working with a multi-disciplinary team, which includes a therapist, a dietitian, and a physician. Treatment modalities include but are not limited to:
My passion is working with those who suffer from eating disorders/disordered eating, relationship & loss issues, co-occurring disorders (anxiety, depression, etc), co-occuring addictive behaviors & integrating spiritual components of recovery. I also have a special interest in working with athletes and recovery issues that arise surrounding healing the relationship with exercise and body image. I believe that a full recovery & healing can be attained holistically; with appropriate mental, emotional, physical, & spiritual intervention. In my practice, I utilize evidenced based treatments with an eclectic approach, in addition to working with a multi-disciplinary team, which includes a therapist, a dietitian, and a physician. Treatment modalities include but are not limited to:
- DBT-Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotion Regulation Training, CBT-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Experiential Therapies