This quote is a great way to describe who I am as a person and my style of therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a EMDR Trained Clinician. I have worked in several different settings and levels of care within the mental health field. I have experience working in the Emergency Department assisting with acute mental health and substance use patients. I have worked in outpatient agencies providing individual therapy and facilitated mental health groups, intensive outpatient groups, and partial hospitalization groups for mental health and substance use.  

I enjoy being myself to be able to connect with my patients on a real level. I am the same person in session as I am in real life.  I am very down to earth, calm, positive, and empathetic. I am originally from New Bern, NC and I received my BSW and MSW in Social Work from East Carolina University, a Pirate for life. I am married and we have two fox red labs named Beau and Penny. Usually, one or both of them are in my office during sessions. I enjoy reading, spending time laughing with friends and family, and being out on the water.