I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 22 years of experience providing mental health and substance use treatment. I am currently licensed to practice in Georgia, Idaho, Arizona, Florida, Rhode Island, Connecticut, South Carolina, and Vermont, with licensure pending in Texas, Illinois, and New York. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Georgia College & State University and my master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health centers, correctional facilities, jails, psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient treatment programs. In addition to my professional work, I have volunteered with hospice organizations, counseling services, The Salvation Army, and local food banks, reflecting my commitment to serving individuals and communities in need. My approach to counseling is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can develop insight, build resilience, and make meaningful, lasting changes. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI), tailoring treatment to each client’s unique goals, strengths, and circumstances. I believe every person has inherent value and the capacity for growth, healing, and positive change. My areas of clinical expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, relationship challenges, psychosis, LGBTQ+ concerns, men’s mental health, aging and life transitions, stress management, and discovering purpose and meaning. In addition to providing counseling services, I am a certified Prime for Life instructor and facilitate the 20-hour DUI Prime for Life Risk Reduction Program. This evidence-based educational course helps participants understand the role of alcohol and drugs in impaired driving, recognize personal risk factors, and develop practical strategies for making safer, healthier decisions.