I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in individual psychotherapy, couples and family counseling, and academic evaluations. I maintain a practice in Madison, Alabama
With eighteen years experience in pastoral counseling and nineteen years as a clinical therapist, I have two masters degrees, and have completed all but dissertation for a doctorate in clinical psychology. I am currently in private practice, with a focus on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, marital and family issues and divorce therapy. As a separate practice, I also do divorce mediation.
I am a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. I incorporate a blend of conventional and alternative approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals.
Education
M.A., Clinical Psychology
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Huntsville, AL
M.S., Counseling Psycholgoy
Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL
B.A., Psychology
Harding, College, Searcy, AR
Note: Completed all work, expect for dissertation, for Psy.D. In Clinical Psychology
Additional Training and Certifications
Externship: Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Mediation Roster
Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, Montgomery, AL
Certificate in Family Mediation Training (40 hours)
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Trauma and Addiction Training (40 hours)
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Strategic Communication Skills Training and Certification
- Organizational Application (40 hours)
- Individual Application (112 hours)
LEAD Consultants, Columbus, OH
Pre-Marital, Marital and Family Counseling
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
License
Licensed Professional Counselor #1646
Alabama Boad of Examiners in Counseling, Birmingham, AL
Professional Activities and Memberships
American Counseling Association
American Association of Christian Counseling