I provide individual, family, and couple's therapy for a variety of issues, and I see clients ages 3 and up. I utilize several therapy models, including play therapy, solution-focused therapy, strategic therapy, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. My practice is located in the Maynard Baptist Church Counseling Center in Forsyth and Christian-based counseling services are available. At this time, I am only approved as an in-network provider for Aetna, but am in the processing of applying to become an in-network provider for many other insurance companies. I am available during evening and weekend hours. I have 7 years of experience providing therapy services.
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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License Info
MFT001090, Georgia
Education
Master of Science, August 2005
Major: Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
GPA 3.96
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, May 2003
Major: Child and Family Development
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
GPA 3.65, Cum Laude
I am currently in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
Bio
I was born in Riverdale, GA, and was raised in Forest Park, GA. I graduated with honors from Forest Park High School in 1999. I attend the University of GA, Athens, where I studied child and family development and earned my bachelor's degree in 2003. During this time, I became interested in becoming a therapist and began interning with the Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic on campus, as well as the Families 4 Change Program, which provided group counseling and psychoeducational services to teens who were first offenders in the legal system and their families. I went on to attend the Marriage and Family Therapy Master's program at Valdosta State University, where I spent one year of the program providing therapy under supervision. During my Master's program, I interned at several agencies, including a local mental health agency, a homeless shelter, and the campus clinic. Upon completing my Master's degree, I moved to Forsyth, GA. Since graduating, I have worked for various agencies, including Phoenix Center CSB, GRN CSB, and Morningstar CFS. I currently work at Family Counseling Center of Central GA in Macon, as well as in my private practice in Forsyth.
Memberships
Member of the Association for Play Therapy, Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors
Recommendations
Payments Accepted
Self-pay : cash, check, or money order, Insurance: Aetna and out-of-network benefits for other carriers
Hours
Mondays, Thursdays 6-8 pm, Wednesdays 8-11 am, Saturdays 9 am-1 pm
Helpful Links
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The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy:
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The Association for Play Therapy:
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The American Association of Christian Counselors:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Adolescents
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Anger Management
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Anxiety and Panic
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Body Image Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Children's Counseling
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Chronic Illness
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Couples
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Depression
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Divorce
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Domestic Violence
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Eating Disorders
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Gender Identity / Transgenderism
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Grief and Loss
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Group Therapy
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Life Transitions
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Loneliness
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Marriage Counseling
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Online / Teletherapy
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Play Therapy
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Problem Gambling
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Relationship Issues
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Religious Counseling
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Stress Management
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Trauma and PTSD
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Women's Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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