My Approach to Helping
I am a mental health and substance dependency counselor licensed in both Georgia and Arizona with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in the fields of addiction, mental health, and life coaching issues. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, addiction, career choices, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and many solution-focused issues. I have also worked with those who have histories with the criminal justice system and understand the issues behind reentry and starting life again after release from prison. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I also believe that it is important to be honest and help my clients work through their issues; I cannot solve them for you, but I will help you gain the tools and the mindset to do so. With this, I am not afraid to be direct when it is needed. As a counselor, I understand that all have their own paths of faith, spirituality, and beliefs. I embrace this in both my personal and professional life and am comfortable working with people exploring and practicing their own path of spirituality. It takes courage to get help and to ask for change, and I applaud you for doing so.
I look forward to working with you!