THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKSMy practice is ground in Existential Theory, Reality Theory, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Eco-Psychology, Self-Psychology, and Dialectical Behavioral Theory.
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ABOUT ME |
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I started ALTA to blend my professional services, psychoeducation, meaningful connections, creativity, and natural experiences into a comprehensive mental health practice. I received my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University and Bachelors degree in Biology from Davidson College . I am a Certified Trauma Professional, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I have also successfully completed certification training for DBT, CBT, and Complex Trauma. Before starting my career in mental health counseling, I supported vulnerable children for 10 years in community service leadership. I draw my professional perspectives from life experiences, faith, multicultural engagements, love for nature, and collaborative learning which has taught me to harness change toward more congruent and life giving possibilities.
I am passionate about my work as a counselor and enjoy partnering with clients on their wellness journey. When not working, I enjoy doing almost anything outdoors, especially finding time to escape the city where I can bike, hike, or ski. Outdoor adventure, spiritual growth, and family traditions are at the heart of who I am and how I continuously evolve. I start my day with a workout, morning devotion, and word games and end my day with music, cooking, family and a good book. I strive to balance my life with savoring the ordinary and daring to explore the extraordinary. |
"When a story touches our heart, we reflect on what it means to be human.
We can then decide how we want to live and be in the world." - Cleary Vaughn-Lee
We can then decide how we want to live and be in the world." - Cleary Vaughn-Lee
AS YOUR COUNSELOR,I believe that you come to therapy as the expert of your story. Therefore, counseling should offer a safe, empathic, and stimulating environment to remediate dysfunction and optimize growth on your terms. Finding the right counselor is a necessary first step toward this process, cultivating personal empowerment, self-awareness, and clarity to set appropriate goals and achieve meaningful transformation. Because I strive to work with diverse populations and integrate various cultural modalities, I remain flexible and curious to adapt to whatever is most significant to you. I use negative symptoms as assets that transform into wisdom, gratitude, and connection after comprehensive evaluation and interventions.
Part of my job is to facilitate a nonjudgmental professional partnership that allows space to confront concerns and "break open" into new perspectives. Throughout our work together, I encourage you to ask questions about assessments, interventions, or other treatment modalities so that you understand the process and can take an active role in your steps toward change. Finally, your feedback and transparency in our therapeutic work will direct a customized structure and appropriate treatment plans to achieve your goals. |
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