Heal, Grow & Thrive

My experience

I was drawn to this work through a deep interest in healing, resilience, and the ways trauma and relationships shape identity. Over two and a half decades of working in schools, community agencies, and private practice have shaped my commitment to culturally responsive, ethical care that supports both emotional healing and real-life change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experiences spanning many years providing therapy to individuals, couples, & families across clinical, community, and educational settings. I currently provide telehealth services designed to break through barriers blocking living a healthy life.

My expertise

I earned a Bachelor of Science ( BS) in Psychology and a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a double major in Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy and School Social Work from Clark Atlanta University. I was licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker in 2001 and have consistently maintained active Georgia State certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2004.

My dedication to this work stems from a deep interest in healing, resilience, and the ways trauma and relationships shape identity. My work focuses on grief, relationship concerns, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, unresolved interpersonal hurt, and recurring patterns that impact well-being.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to this work through a deep interest in healing, resilience, and the ways trauma and relationships shape identity. Over two decades in schools, community agencies, and private practice have shaped my commitment to culturally responsive, ethical care that supports both emotional healing and real-life change.

My goals for my clients

I work best with adults and couples navigating trauma histories, relational strain, identity shifts, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients are high-functioning but internally exhausted. I support clients in building clarity, boundaries, emotional safety, and healthier relationships. Clients often experience me as emotionally attuned, supportive, and steady, someone who will validate your experience while also helping you move forward with intention.

Work With Me

Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and begin understanding what lies beneath the surface of the challenges you’re facing.

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    My Approach

    My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based to help clients understand patterns, regulate emotions, and make sustainable changes. Treatment is collaborative, practical, and tailored to client goals and values.

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    My Modalities

    Theoretical modalities include but are not limited to Client Centered, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Family Systems, Marital, Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused

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    My Specialties

    My specialties include Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief & Loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Stress management. With expertise in Women's issues, Spirituality, Cultural & Ethnic issues.

    HEADWAY

    • Aetna

    • Aetna Allied Benefit System

    • Aetna Gravie

    • Aetna Marpai

    • Aetna Meritain

    • Aetna WebTP

    • Alliance Coal Health Plan

    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Georgia (HMO/POS/Pathway)

    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Georgia (PPO)

    • CareSource Marketplace/Exchange

    • Cigna

    • Cigna A2

    • Cigna-EAP

    • ClaimDOC

    • Decent Health

    • FAIROS powered by OccuNet

    • Headspace EAP/Care

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medical Mutual

    • Partners Direct

    • Prime Health

    • Sana Benefits

    • Unity Preferred Network

    • Unity Preferred Workers Comp

    • Velocity National Provider Network

    • Velocity National Provider Network Workers Comp

    • Aetna

    • ‍‍Allied

    • ‍‍Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)

    • ‍‍First Health Network

    • ‍‍Luminare Health (formerly Trustmark)

    • ‍‍Meritain

    • ‍‍WebTPA

    • ‍‍Create

    • ‍‍MagnaCare

    • ‍‍Allegiance

    • ‍‍Arlo

    • ‍‍Centivo

    • ‍‍Cigna

    • ‍Evernorth

    • ‍Ascension-SmartHealth

    • ‍Sidecar Health

    • ‍USC PPO / EPO Plan

    • Aetna

    • Anthem EAP - Expanded

    • Cigna

    • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

    • Carelon Behavioral Health

    • Quest Behavioral Health

    • Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania

I am in-network for the multiple insurance options listed, but I also accept self-pay clients. Please reach out with any questions. I also offer a sliding fee scale for self-pay clients. I would be happy to answer any questions and get you started with quality therapy that's ethical and affordable