Ph.D., LCP-MHSP; Licensed Professional Counselor

After spending eight years in the field of team building, group dynamics, and leadership training, I realized that the parts of my work that I was truly passionate about were the times that I was able to connect in a real way with individuals or small groups about the things going on in their lives. As they explored obstacles to health and happiness, relationships, dreams, insecurities, joys, and fears, I realized that this was the way that I could best have a positive impact on the lives of others.

I left the corporate training and development firm I had started with a couple of business partners in order to pursue a clinical career in mental health counseling. Every day since that day has been an affirmation that I made the right decision.

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In addition to my clinical work, I am an adjunct professor in the mental health counseling Master's program at Vanderbilt University and I routinely engage professionally in the field of counseling through teaching, supervision of graduate students, presentations at state and national conferences, and advocacy for mental health.