Credentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Education
In 2003, I earned my Bachelors Degree in Studio Art with a minor in psychology from Florida State University.  In 2006, I earned my Masters Degree in Art Therapy from Florida State University.  Prior to earning my license in 2011, I received additional education in dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and art therapy for trauma.
Experience
I have worked in a variety of settings and with a broad spectrum of individuals. Early in my training and career, I focused my time with individuals within the correctional and forensic mental health systems. As I grew in my career, I provided therapy to children, teens, and adults in hospitals, substance abuse rehabilitation facilities, schools, and in private practice.
Advanced Trainings
I received my initial training in EMDR in 2011. Since then, I have taken numerous advanced trainings in EMDR for the treatment of complex trauma and tools to incorporate other therapeutic techniques. I am Level 1 trained in the Internal Family System and skilled in incorporating EMDR and IFS together.