Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
As a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor with 34 years of diverse experience in mental health settings, I am passionate about guiding individuals towards profound personal growth and well-being. My career has encompassed a wide range of roles, including Outpatient Therapist, Program Director, and Clinical Supervisor, allowing me to develop extensive expertise in substance abuse treatment, eating disorders, and foster care program coordination. I love to serve individuals who are grappling with complex mental health challenges, seeking recovery from addiction, or navigating difficult life transitions. I help people who long to feel free from the burdens of their past and empowered to create a brighter future, but often feel suffocated by overwhelming anxiety, self-defeating behaviors, or unresolved trauma.
My therapeutic approach is comprehensive, utilizing individual and group therapy sessions, crisis intervention, and the development of personalized treatment plans. I support them in developing resilience, processing difficult experiences, and building healthier coping mechanisms so that they can reclaim their sense of self and achieve lasting recovery and emotional well-being. My skills include addiction treatment counseling, trauma-informed care (EMDR and CCTP), and guiding clients through self-discovery (Values Analysis, Behavior Analysis). I know from my 34 years of dedicated experience helping countless individuals transform their lives that every person holds an innate capacity for healing and positive change, and my role is to illuminate that path for them.
I believe that courageous self-exploration paired with compassionate, evidence-based guidance will change the world, one empowered life at a time. My commitment is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can openly explore their challenges and discover their inherent strengths. That’s why I consistently strive to provide care that is both deeply personal and highly effective. I hope you will take the important step of scheduling a consultation today to begin your journey toward a more fulfilling and resilient life.
Certifications:
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Response (EMDR) Practitioner
- Certified Professional Values Analyst (CPVA)
- Certified Professional Behavior Analyst (CPBA)
- Certified Motivation Interpreter (CMI)
Licenses:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Education:
- M.Ed., Counselor Education, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (June 1989)
- B.S., Psychology, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (June 1986)