I believe that all people deserve to live a happy and fulfilling life, and it is my purpose to assist in that process. My hope is that clients can grow from life experiences, even the hard ones. I work from a culturally-competent position, view client concerns through a systemic lens, and tailor clinical interventions that are developmentally appropriate and client-specific. With 20 years of experience in counseling, I have helped clients: work through relationship challenges; prepare for marriage; prepare to separate or divorce; move on and heal from infidelity ruptures; improve communication patterns; cope with grief/loss; navigate parenting stressors and interfacing with schools; and build self-esteem, worth and self-compassion along the way. I conceptualize clients and the counseling process much like that of a flower garden. Sometimes flowers wilt, and with a little sunshine, water, and vitamins they can fully bloom.
I earned a Ph.D. specializing in Counselor Education from the University of New Orleans. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Approved Supervisor for the state of Louisiana. I have worked full-time in a master’s program as an Associate Professor of Counseling at Southeastern Louisiana University since 2012 where I train and support future counselors into the profession. I am actively involved in professional organizations and have served in various leadership roles for the state. I love what I do and look forward to many more years of learning and growing in all possible ways. On a personal note, I am happily married to my husband of 20 years, and have three children and two fur babies together. We love to travel, laugh, and try not to take life so seriously!
