A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
“Life is a journey, not a destination.”
Happiness and fulfillment are not secured simply through reaching one final goal or achievement. Instead, meaning is found in the daily process — growing, learning, and experiencing life along the way.
Life is about living fully in the moment, appreciating where you are, and allowing yourself to evolve.
There will be moments along your journey when you experience challenges to your strength and barriers to your growth. Professional support may help you embrace hardships, develop resilience, and find purpose through adversity to help you Journey Forward.
Specialized Areas of Practice
Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder
Problematic Sexual Behavior
Betrayal Trauma / Infidelity
Kink Awareness Professional
Sexual Health Counseling
Pornography Addiction
Sexual Dysfunction
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Substance Use/ Misuse
Gaming Addiction
Gambling Disorder
Excessive Technology Use
Problematic Behaviors
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Personality Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Tourette’s Syndrome
Phobias & Panic Disorder
ADHD / ADD
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Depression
Prolonged Grief
PTSD
Sexual Abuse
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
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Therapeutic Modalities Practiced
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) - ERP Therapy(Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy)
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” ~ Maya Angelou
“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.
Let me introduce myself…
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.
Journey Forward …together.
Journey Forward …together.
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