My Story: 

I was born and raised in Knoxville, where I received my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee. I always had a passion to help others, but it was not until I worked in a volunteer position at my church, where I realized my passion for kids and family structures. I was assigned a group of teenage girls that I followed throughout the next 4 years. I met with them both individually and as a group on a weekly basis discussing struggles in all aspects of their lives. I later took on a more challenging position in a psychiatric hospital working with both children and adults. Seeing these families, I always felt that a lot of their struggles could improve with family coaching. Since starting in this practice in the Summer of 2013, I have gotten married and had two little girls and another little one is on the way, which I feel have added a tremendous amount of experience to what I gained through my education in counseling and previous work experiences. 

 

Qualifications:

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Bachelors in Psychology

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Masters in Mental Health Counseling

Fowler International 

• Certification in Professional Coaching

 

Mental Health Experience:

Peninsula Behavioral Health 2010- 2015

• Maintaining a therapeutic environment in a hospital setting
• Leading groups with children and adults in crisis

 

Intern at PACT June 2012- April 2013

• Providing in-home therapy to clients with severe and persistent mental illness

An Open Mind, LLC 2013-current

 

Specialty areas:

• Teens & Young Adults
• High Functioning ASD Teens and Young Adults
• Anger Management