I lived the first ten years of my life in Shreveport, Louisiana, after which my family moved to a small town in northeast Arkansas. In Batesville I had the typical and not so typical milestone experiences; hit puberty, became a teenager, had my first kiss, learned to drive, learned to fight (ineffectively) with my parents, fell in love, had my heart broken, made some of my best friends, survived my first trauma, got my first ulcer, met my first therapist, and realized for the first time that, if I wanted, I could be the author of my story. By the time I graduated from high school I had gotten the hang of this therapy thing, or at least being on the receiving end of it.  And who wouldn't want to do this all the time?!  During college both my desire and capacity to walk with others through deep suffering toward healing began to emerge.  And in that I had found my calling.  It was still another twelve years before I could finally open my practice and say I had the job I always wanted. 

 

I opened my practice in Franklin, Tennessee in 2009 and moved it to Brentwood, Tennessee shortly thereafter. Today I specialize in working with adolescents, adults and families.  In my practice I provide specialized services and genuine compassion to the individuals and families seeking assistance. I have worked as a clinical social worker across a variety of settings (i.e. homes, schools, hospitals, community centers, private practice). During my time at Johns Hopkins Hospital I worked as a pediatric oncology social worker providing psychosocial support services in the in-patient and out-patient hospital settings, including facilitating a support group for parents of children with a cancer diagnosis. While employed by the District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency I provided in-home clinical intervention for children in the foster care system and their families. And I worked with foster parents and the court system to find and prepare permanent homes for children living in the foster care system. These along with many other experiences have allowed me to work with people from diverse backgrounds facing a multitude of issues. Some of the issues and populations I currently work with in my practice include:
 

• Grief and loss

• Depression/Anxiety​

• Traumatic events

• School difficulties/peer conflict

• Family or sibling conflict

• Blended families

• Pre and post adoption adjustments

• Foster care challenges

• Children with critical illness

• Postpartum/new parent adjustments

• LGBTQIA+ teens and adults

•  Students transitioning to college

• Parents of children with special needs

• Coping with everyday life changes

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I feel privileged each time a client or family walks in to my practice.  Choosing to invite someone new into your inner life or that of your child is a big deal and it should be. Deciding to engage in the therapeutic process will be one of the most important steps you take toward healing whether it be for yourself, your child, or your family  A lot of thought and effort should go into finding the therapist with whom you are going to work. I have been through this process for myself, my children, for my entire family.  I understand what's involved.  I understand the faith and trust required to arrive at your first therapy session. Because I know this, I cherish each opportunity you offer me to walk beside you on your journey toward healing.  In my practice the healing journey includes hope, encouragement, safety, empowerment, and discernment. Together we can nurture your strengths, heal old wounds, and find the help you are looking for.