I am a licensed professional counselor and have been practicing since 2016. I have been a Georgia resident all my life, and I am thrilled to be serving clients in metro Atlanta. I graduated from Georgia College with a BS in psychology in 2014. I then obtained my Master's in Community Counseling from the University of Georgia (go dawgs!) in 2016. I have been in private practice ever since, and I have loved being able to further my practice with White Oak Counseling. I am also an EMDR-trained therapist, and I love using EMDR in combination with other therapeutic techniques to help clients find healing and own their unique story.
My passion is to help people heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan to fit your individual needs. I am a Christian and a therapist meaning my faith is a big part of my life, but I use evidence-based treatment when working with clients. I welcome people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds, and I am happy to incorporate your faith and culture as much or as little as you desire during session.
I promise to be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. I am very passionate about the power of the therapeutic relationship and believe in meeting clients exactly where they are. I would be honored to help you on your journey to growth and healing!
When I am not seeing clients, I enjoy reading, hiking, baking, and spending time with my husband, daughter, and our dog, Harry. I also love interior design, football, and Harry Potter.
Pursuing mental health is a lot like physical health in that it is not something we can just check off a list. It takes constant work to attain and maintain health across the board. Choosing to face what's not healthy inside us is daunting but it allows us to ultimately live the life we want.
Safety is one of our most basic needs to survive and thrive. Without pursuing internal and external safety, it can be challenging if not impossible for us to truly find health and healing.
From a therapeutic perspective, I see wholeness as being able to accept and care for all parts of ourselves. This means not shoving down feelings or parts of ourselves that are inconvenient or scary. Being able to examine all of ourselves and find peace allows us to feel whole.
White Oak Counseling, LLC
11555 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097, United States