After earning my Masters in Science in Counseling from Long Island University- CW Post (NY) in 1998, I began my counseling career in higher education in Kentucky. I moved to North Carolina in 2000 to continue working with adult students in a variety of educational settings. In 2010 I opened a limited private practice in Huntersville, where I provide personal counseling and career coaching to adults (18+), as well as provide counseling supervision to Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associates. 

I am a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, having studied the research and work of Dr. Brené Brown for years. I am a Board-Certified Counselor as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and a National Certified Counselor since 2004. I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor and maintain my certification as a Board-Certified Tele-Mental Health provider.

From 2014-2020, I served on the Board of Directors of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), and led the Board as Chair for 2+ years. What began as volunteer work with NBCC, developed into a second career as a Board Governance Consultant. My interest and belief in the value in strong board leaders makes engaged non-profit boards led me to complete training as a NonProfit Board Certified Consultant in 2022.My leadership roles span higher education and non-profit settings in addition to running my own business.
 
Helping clients show-up, have courageous conversations, and be brave leaders personally and professionally so they can be present, feel confident, be true to themselves, and be successful has always been the focus for me. My training and leadership experiences are augmented with personal authenticity and commitment to the greater good. Providing excellent care to my clients is very important to me. I look forward to working with you and helping you love the life you live.