I am originally from Jeffersonville, Indiana. Growing up in a large Midwestern family, I took notice of emotions and family dynamics at an early age. I found psychology to be fascinating and it eventually became my passion, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. I have raised three children of my own and was a stay-at-home mother for several years. I decided to further my education and had a strong desire to become a licensed marriage and family therapist with the goal of helping others. The University of Phoenix offered a program that suited my busy work-life balance. In 2015, I graduated with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Previously, I served as an intern for a local clinic in Colorado Springs that had an emphasis on domestic violence treatment. This clinic worked primarily with active duty military and veterans. I moved forward in my career working for a community mental health clinic in the youth and family center. This opportunity provided a diverse clientele and a broad experience with many disorders leading to my work with entire families to help build a better quality of life. I take an integrative approach to therapy, to encourage personal growth and increased happiness for each individual. I am Gottman trained at Level 2 for couples therapy. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Training (DBT), which works to identify negative thinking patterns, such as suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors. The purpose of DBT is to address these thought patterns and progress towards positive behavioral changes.
Affinity Therapy Services’ psychiatrist and therapists empower individuals to be the best versions of themselves using the latest methodology that science has to offer. We believe that openness, practicality, and a sense of humor are cornerstones of successful therapy.
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