A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” ~ Maya Angelou
This quote resonates with me both personally and professionally. I have often used these words while engaging in moments of self-reflection to enhance motivation, cultivate peace, and develop shame resilience.
I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Science in Psychology, and a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling. I am currently completing a PhD in Clinical Sexology.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.
A few of the certifications I earned include:
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
International Certified Gambling Counselor
EMDRIA Certified Therapist
Certified Lifestyle and Wellness Coach
Certified ADHD Coach
Certified Grief Therapist
Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider
I am mommy of six, advocate for addiction treatment and recovery services, avid reader, traveler, & lover of nature
Therapeutic Modalities
Psychotherapy - EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) - SE (Somatic Experiencing) - CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) - DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) - RODBT (Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) - ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) - Solution-Focused Brief Therapy - CBIT Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Tics - CAMS (Collaborative Assessment for the Management of Suicidality) - CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) - PE Therapy (Prolonged Exposure Therapy)
Specialized Areas of Practice
Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder
Problematic Sexual Behavior
Betrayal Trauma / Infidelity
Kink Awareness Professional
Sexual Health Counseling
Pornography Addiction
The shattering of a heart when being broken is the loudest quiet ever.
Substance Use/ Misuse
Problematic Behaviors
Gaming Addiction
Excessive Technology
Gambling Disorder
Addiction isn’t just about alcohol and drugs. It’s the absence of self.
This absence can feel like a hole in one’s soul. Recovery heals the hole through connection, honesty, and accountability.
To love one’s self is the beginning of a lifetime recovery.
Personality Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Tourette’s Syndrome
Phobias & Panic Disorder
ADHD / ADD
Depression
Prolonged Grief
PTSD
Sexual Abuse
NSSI (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury)
Breathe darling. This is just a chapter.
It’s not your whole story.
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
Journey Forward …together.
Journey Forward …together.
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