I never set out to become a counselor. The "plan" was to finish out my History degree, teach & retire....that didn't happen. I learned about the field thru a colleague and I am so glad I did. I am from Southern Ohio, with strong Appalachian roots, and have been married for 20 years with a 16 year old daughter. Throughout my career, I have been helped & mentored along the way by the most amazing, strong, supportive people. They taught me to think outside the box, outside of my comfort zone, to nurture & look for strengths within people. I do my best to make sessions comfortable, filled with humor, acceptance, and also awareness that "We are all just walking each other home"-Ram Dass. Most people describe me as easy to talk to, funny & patient. I am trained in EMDR, certified in perinatal mental health, DBT, CBT, & mindfulness. I have worked with all age ranges, from 3-93, all backgrounds & tailor treatment based on where the client is. I look forward to working along side you.