I provide one-on-one counseling for individuals who are ready to take ownership of their growth and do the steady work of change. My specialty areas include OCD, first responders, addictions, personality disorders, anger management, and individuals living in small-town communities.

For clients navigating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), I understand how loud intrusive thoughts can feel and how powerful compulsions can become. Together, we work on building tolerance for discomfort, reducing shame, and strengthening practical skills so you can move forward without fear running the show.

I have a deep respect for first responders—law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and medical professionals. You operate in high-stress environments where strength is expected. In our work together, you get a space where you don’t have to carry it alone. We focus on resilience, stress regulation, trauma processing, and protecting both your career and your home life.

For individuals facing addiction, I approach recovery with clarity and accountability. We look at patterns, triggers, underlying pain, and skill deficits while building a sustainable plan for long-term change.

I also work with individuals experiencing challenges related to personality disorders and relational instability. These patterns often come from deep wounds and survival strategies that no longer serve you. Our work focuses on emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, identity development, and healthier relationship patterns.

If anger has been costing you relationships, opportunities, or peace, we will address it directly. Anger is not the enemy—but unmanaged anger can be destructive. I teach practical regulation tools, cognitive restructuring skills, and communication strategies that help you respond rather than react.

And if you’re from a small town, I understand the dynamics—privacy, reputation, community ties. Counseling in a rural context requires discretion, cultural awareness, and practical solutions that fit your real life.

My style is warm but direct. I will support you fully, and I will also challenge you when needed. Growth happens when compassion and accountability work together.

I provide supervision for provisionally licensed counselors who want more than just hours signed off — they want to grow into steady, ethical, confident clinicians.

My supervision style blends supportive mentorship with clear accountability. I believe new counselors thrive when they have a safe space to process cases, ask hard questions, and reflect on their own development — while also being challenged to think critically, document thoroughly, and practice ethically.

You can expect supervision that is:

• Grounded in ethics and standards – We will consistently anchor our work in state regulations, professional identity, and the ACA Code of Ethics.

• Skill-focused and practical – We will review real cases, role-play difficult conversations, strengthen assessment skills, and refine treatment planning.

• Developmental – I meet you where you are while helping you build toward independence and clinical confidence.

• Honest and direct – I value clear communication. Feedback will be constructive, specific, and always aimed at strengthening your competence.

• Identity-building – We will explore not just what you do as a counselor, but who you are becoming as a professional.

With my background in crisis response, corrections, addictions, and first responder mental health, I also help supervisees build confidence working in high-acuity and complex systems. If you’re navigating imposter syndrome, difficult clients, documentation anxiety, or system-level stressors, we will tackle those head-on.

Supervision with me is a partnership. I take your growth seriously. I will advocate for you, teach you, and hold you to a high standard — because our clients deserve competent, ethical care.

If you’re ready to develop into a grounded and capable clinician, I would be honored to walk that season with you.

Training is one of the ways I serve the broader community beyond the counseling room.

As a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Trainer, I provide practical, field-informed instruction for law enforcement, corrections, dispatch, medical personnel, and community partners who regularly encounter individuals experiencing mental health crises.

My approach to training is grounded, direct, and highly applicable. I do not teach theory in isolation — I teach skills that can be used on shift, in real time, under pressure.

With years of experience in crisis response, jail-based behavioral health, hospital admissions, and multi-agency collaboration, I understand both sides of the call: the clinical realities of mental illness and the operational realities of first responders. My trainings focus on:

• De-escalation and communication under stress

• Mental health recognition and practical response strategies

• Suicide risk identification and intervention

• Substance use and co-occurring disorders

• Officer wellness and resilience

• Multi-agency collaboration and system coordination

I also assist in multi-agency critical incident debriefings, supporting responders after difficult calls or traumatic events.

My goal in every training is simple: increase confidence, improve safety, and strengthen the bridge between mental health and public safety. When agencies invest in quality crisis training, communities become safer — for responders and for the individuals they serve.

Whether you’re looking for full CIT instruction, specialized workshops, or consultation for program development, I bring steady leadership, real-world experience, and a deep respect for those doing the work on the ground.