Sometimes the hardest part of moving forward is figuring out where you want to go. You may feel stuck in a situation that isn’t working, overwhelmed by competing expectations, or uncertain about what comes next. Maybe you’ve spent so much time meeting the needs of others, keeping up with responsibilities, or trying to succeed that you haven’t had much opportunity to consider what you need for yourself. Whatever has brought you here, I want to help you find your footing and begin moving toward a life that feels more intentional and fulfilling.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, anger and impulsivity, trauma, PTSD, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and life transitions. I also work with couples. I’m especially drawn to people who feel stuck, overlooked, or uncertain about their direction—whether that’s a student struggling with school, an athlete balancing performance pressures with everyday life, a young adult figuring out their future, or someone trying to find a healthier balance between work, relationships, and their own well-being.
One of my greatest passions is working with athletes and student-athletes. As a former collegiate swimmer, college swim coach, and middle and high school coach, I understand the pressure to perform, succeed, earn opportunities, and balance competing demands. I’ve seen the college recruiting process from both the athlete’s and coach’s perspectives, and I know how easily sports can become wrapped up in someone’s identity and sense of worth. I love helping athletes navigate those pressures while remembering that who they are matters far more than how they perform.
My style as a therapist is warm, relational, encouraging, and adaptable. Some days you may need someone to listen and understand. Other days, you may need someone to challenge your perspective, help you recognize strengths you’ve overlooked, or work with you to identify a practical next step. I can be direct, playful, or exploratory depending on what you need. Above all, I want you to know that I’m on your side. I want to understand what matters to you, believe in your ability to grow, and help you recognize possibilities you may not yet see for yourself.
My clinical approach is grounded in Person-Centered and relational therapy, with training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). I have completed AEDP Level 1 training, which emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and helping clients explore emotions and experiences within a supportive connection. I also pay attention to how emotions show up physically, help clients consider alternative perspectives, and encourage them to recognize their capacity for growth.
Before becoming a therapist, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Middle School Mathematics Education from Gardner-Webb University and worked as a teacher and swim coach. Those experiences taught me that people grow in different ways and at and at different speeds, and that having someone who believes in you can make an enormous difference. They also helped me recognize how many people quietly struggle because their problems don’t seem serious enough to deserve attention.
I later earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), currently practicing under the supervision of Terilynn Culverhouse, LPC, CPCS.
For clients who wish to incorporate their Christian faith into therapy, I welcome the opportunity to explore how their beliefs, values, and spiritual life intersect with the challenges they’re facing.
I believe we are capable of learning and growing through difficult experiences, especially when we have people willing to walk alongside us. You don’t have to face everything alone, and you don’t have to remain stuck simply because you aren’t sure what needs to change.
Ultimately, I don’t want to tell you what to do with your life. I want to help you uncover your own answers. If you don’t know where to go next, that’s okay. We can figure out where you want to go, how to begin getting there, and who you want beside you along the way.
Outside the therapy room, I love hiking, camping, disc golf, swimming, running, puzzles, movies, traveling, and just about every sport imaginable. I’ve completed three marathons and am working toward ultramarathons. Whether it’s college football, the NFL, baseball, soccer, golf, or the Olympics, if there’s a sporting event on television, there’s a good chance I’m watching it.