My counseling specializes primarily in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD-spectrum disorders and my theoretical approach blends various therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral, to address each client's needs.
I'm a member of the International OCD Foundation and have completed intensive training to master techniques needed for the treatment of OCD and related disorders, including Exposure and Response Prevention. I've worked in various treatment settings, both governmental and private, throughout my lengthy career, but private outpatient therapy remains my first love.
I have completed the International OCD Foundation's intensive Behavior Therapy training and am skilled in Exposure and Response Prevention.
I earned my Master's of Science in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University in 1998, and I'm a, member of the International OCD Foundation. I’ve worked at a number of sites, governmental and private, throughout my lengthy career, but private outpatient counseling and psychotherapy remains my first love.
Online therapy is a great option for busy people who can't make it to therapy appointments. It's also a great option for people who live in rural areas or far from therapy offices. And, it's a great option for people who want to keep their therapy private.
Telehealth has made it simple and easy for counselors and patients to connect from the comfort of their own spaces. No matter where you are in the state of Georgia, I can provide my counseling and psychotherapy services to you.
OCD treatment can be difficult, but I am are here to help. Our OCD treatment methods are effective and high quality. We will work together to manage your OCD and help you lead a normal life.
Many people suffering with OCD receive mental health treatment for years before receiving an accurate diagnosis and proper therapy. I provide assessment and evidence-based treatment that allow clients to live their lives fully.
I provide treatment for those managing anxiety in order to improve their quality of life. I will work with you to create a custom plan that fits your needs. Whether you experience generalized or social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, or other anxiety disorders, I provide specialized therapy to facilitate symptom improvement and fuller engagement with life. As your therapist, I’ll teach you new skills and coping mechanisms you can use daily.
My goal is to provide services to individual adults using specialized treatment approaches, allowing the client and I to choose a therapeutic approach tailored specifically for them.
This evidence-based approach considers OCD to be a reasoning disorder that results in obsessional doubts and compulsions. I-CBT achieves symptom relief by teaching clients to rely on their five senses and present moment experience. Through this approach, clients learn to trust themselves and what they know to be true rather than imagined possibilities. This treatment offers recovery without prescribed exposures.
Exposure and Response Prevention is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in which an individual confronts unwanted, distressing obsessional thoughts, urges, or images. During exposure, the individual does not engage in repetitive compulsions to reduce the associated discomfort. Through this process, the individual experiences a reduction in distress and/or learns that the associated level of fear is unfounded.
My goal is to provide services to individual adults using specialized treatment approaches, allowing the client and I to choose a therapeutic approach tailored specifically for them.
This evidence-based approach considers OCD to be a reasoning disorder that results in obsessional doubts and compulsions. I-CBT achieves symptom relief by teaching clients to rely on their five senses and present moment experience. Through this approach, clients learn to trust themselves and what they know to be true rather than imagined possibilities. This treatment offers recovery without prescribed exposures.
Exposure and Response Prevention is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in which an individual confronts unwanted, distressing obsessional thoughts, urges, or images. During exposure, the individual does not engage in repetitive compulsions to reduce the associated discomfort. Through this process, the individual experiences a reduction in distress and/or learns that the associated level of fear is unfounded.
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I do not accept insurance coverage; however, I am happy to provide superbill receipts to clients. These can be submitted to their insurance company for reimbursement of any available out-of-network benefits.
Patients may pay for counseling using these major credit and debit card companies: American Express, Mastercard, Discover, and Visa.
Additionally, payment for counseling via cash, check, or Health Savings Account is also accepted.
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The qualifications of my counseling practice:
Years in Practice: 25 Years
License: Georgia / LPC003491
School: Georgia State University
Degree: Master’s of Science in Professional Counseling
Year Graduated: 1998