What do I do at the Counseling Center?

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who primarily provides individual counseling.  

What's it like to work with me?

I am here to work with you toward meeting your therapy goals!  Your particular goals and symptoms will help shape whether or not we focus more on interpersonal interventions, cognitive behavioral interventions or other focus areas.  You may be given “homework” towards making changes in your life outside of therapy between sessions.  I have been working in the Center for over three decades and I find that working with students to create change in their lives is extremely meaningful and rewarding.  I have many areas of clinical interest, such as anxiety, grief, couples counseling, treating trauma survivors, working with veterans, depression, and relationship issues. 

What do I do at JMU outside of the Counseling Center?

My main focus outside of the Center is to spend time with friends and family, as well as seeing clients in my private practice and providing intellectual and mental health assessments in the community.  I am an avid reader and have been meeting with the same book club for over a decade. I love going to see live music and the local Red Wing Roots festival is a favorite. I have two daughters, raising them has been a wonderful journey!  I support local efforts to continue Downtown revitalization as well as various women’s initiatives.  Life is busy, but good!