I am pleased to have the opportunity to consult with you.
Nature of Consultation:
Consultation provides opportunities to discuss specific populations, modalities, and/or treatment issues with a professional that has some expertise in these areas. Consultation may include case presentation and/or review, a discussion of possible considerations for clinical decision making, connection with resources you may wish to access or obtain, and/or a review of potential options you might consider. Consultation is not supervision. Consultation does not constitute legal advice. You remain ethically and legally responsible for your clients and any clinical decisions you make.
My Licensure and Education:
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Board Approved supervisor for residents in counseling in VA.
I have a Master’s degree in Education (M.Ed.) from Lindsey Wilson College. My degree program was Counseling and Human Development with a Mental Health Specialization. I had additional specialized course work and training in Marriage and Family Therapy, providing services to parents and children, and Play Therapy.
My Professional Experience:
I have over 25 years of experience in the fields of human services and counseling; including 16 years providing counseling services, 13 years providing play therapy services, and 8 years providing supervision for residents in counseling and mental health professionals.
I served as an instructor of undergraduate college courses for 10 years, helping to prepare future human services professionals and counselors to enter the field. I also have over 16 years of experience facilitating community workshops, trainings, & presentations.
Theoretical Orientation:
I practice primarily from a Person-Centered perspective, incorporating Post Modern, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral, and Jungian techniques to increase the effectiveness of services and supervision.