Is your heart racing as you maneuver through this site?  Looking for a counselor can create such a vulnerable feeling, maybe even a sense of desperation to find someone who will help. I commend you on the courage you have used to even be this far in the process of seeking counseling.  You are heading towards a safe place! 
As a former emergency room nurse, I approach counseling through a systematic lens with a particular appreciation for the effects of trauma in one's present and past life. Our struggles can be like a spider web in that they have the potential to affect so many areas of our life, as well as  becoming "stuck" in our bodies.

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For this reason I offer counseling sessions both in office and "Walk-Talk Therapy", which is basically taking the counseling session outdoors to a local walking path. Often, with a little physical movement, what seems like an impossible problem in our minds becomes workable as our feet propel us forward. Clients can choose each session whether they want to sit or walk, or do a little of both! 
I welcome  most anyone who is seeking healing, yet I tend to see mainly adolescent and adult women, and couples.  Take a look around this page to learn more about the types of issues I generally address. Click on the "Walk Talk" hyperlink to gather more information about walk talk therapy. Finally, free to call if you would like an actual voice to answer your questions! I hope to hear from you.

Research on the benefits of walking and depression, anxiety, and overall mental health:

​Walking for Depression
Exercise Eases Depression and Anxiety
How Walking in Nature Changes the Brain   
Walk Talk Therapy
Take a Walk With Your Therapist!
Credentials
  • Candidate for Licensure in Tennessee
Education
  • M.A., Professional Counseling, Richmond Graduate University 2017
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Scheduling
  • I do all my own scheduling so feel free to call (423.328.8783 ext. 12) or email me to set up an appointment. I am available mornings and afternoons during the weekdays.  My office is at the North Side Location.
Payment
  • A standard counseling session is 50 minutes, and the cost is $100 per session.  This also applies for Walk-Talk sessions. 
  • I accept cash, checks, HSA cards, FSA Cards and debit/credit cards.  
  • As a pre-licensed professional, I am unable to participate in insurance networks at this time.  ​​
Counseling for Individuals
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Self-esteem
  • Forming healthy attachments
  • Spiritual formation
  • Recovery from substance addiction
  • Shame and guilt
  • Life transitions

​Couples and Families
  • Pre-marital
  • Marriage Issues
  • Recovering from broken trust and infidelity
  • Adapting to family changes​
Intake Questionnaire
 (email it or print it and bring to 1st session).
Client Disclosure Statement (read only, sign electronically at 1st session)
CCC HIPAA Statement (read only)