Hailing originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and spending much of my life in and around the southeast, I could not have been more excited to venture out west to join the Metis team practicing in Durango, Colorado. Growing up, I was always drawn to the field of psychology and helping both individuals and families in need of emotional support. I have also always been fascinated by the human condition, what makes each of us who we are, and how we can work together to bring the best out of each other.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology at Louisiana State University (geaux tigers!) and followed up my undergraduate experience by earning my doctorate in school psychology from the University of Georgia. Throughout my graduate training, in particular, I gained extensive experience working on what many consider to be the “front lines” of service provision for children and adolescents – the public schools. I was trained in assessment and consultation techniques designed to help children with specialized needs succeed in an academic setting, but I sought to make psychotherapy a more prominent part of my work. Following graduate school, I was fortunate enough to work at a private counseling practice in rural north Georgia. During my time there, I became a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of psychological and psycho-educational conditions, including disruptive behavior disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, anger management problems, interpersonal challenges within family systems, etc.
Since moving to Durango, Colorado in 2017 and finding a new home with the Metis Center, I’ve focused my practice on working with teenagers and adults of all ages. My approach to psychotherapy can best be described as an integrative or eclectic approach, utilizing one or more of many theoretical frameworks when conceptualizing a case and/or approaching treatment planning and implementation. Most commonly, I employ aspects of cognitive, behavioral, family systems, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches in my work with individual clients, couples, and families.
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