About Me
Professional History
"Being a therapist is
a ministry. I am passionate about helping people rediscover the joy in living"
With over 20 years of professional experience serving diverse populations at institutions such as Yale University School of Medicine (Psychiatry), Pfizer Inc, and Levine Cancer Institute (Psycho-oncology), my broad knowledge of issues affecting individuals living with mental illness, physical disabilities, addiction/substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and Cancer, allows me to effectively assess the needs of my clients, identify and administer the appropriate treatment interventions.
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Treatment Orientation
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Christian Counseling
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Coaching
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
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Gottman Method
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Intervention
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Logo Therapy
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Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy
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Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Narrative
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Person-Centered
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Psychoanalytic
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Psychodynamic
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Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Strength-Based
Education & Licences
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BA) in 2000
- Masters in Social Work (MSW) in 2008
- Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) NC- 2016
- Licensed Independent Social Work (LISW) SC- 2021
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Professional Certification
Oncology Certified Social Worker ( OSW-C)
The mission of the Board of Oncology Social Work Certification is to promote excellence in psychosocial care for oncology patients, families, caregivers, and their community through the process of Oncology Social Work Certification. Oncology Social Work Certification is important for patients, their families, and oncology staff because it reflects a knowledge base, skill set, and ethical standards specific to psychosocial oncology. It represents an advanced level of competence, commitment, and experience in the field of
Oncology Social Work.
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Professional Member Association
Association of Oncology Social Workers ( AOSW)
The Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) is a non-profit international organization dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial services to people with cancer, their families and caregivers. Created in 1984 by social workers interested in oncology, AOSW has become the world’s largest professional organization entirely dedicated to the psychosocial care of people affected by cancer.