STORY OF MY LIFE
Working with others to find their own healing is my life’s purpose. My goal is to help you find your own answers while providing tips and techniques to make that possible.
About Me
My therapeutic approach is strengths based and tailored for each client, situation, and goal to find what works best for that individual. I believe you are the expert in your life and embrace a person-centered philosophy to best meet my client's needs. I have experience providing therapy in outpatient, school based, and in-home settings working with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, substance use and abuse, parenting issues, and more.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and further certified to provide Trauma Focused CBT in the state of VA.
Qualifications
Bachelor
Bachelor of Science Radford University 2003
Master
Master of Social Work Radford University 2013
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Department of Health Services License: Virginia / 0904010453
Certified Trauma Focused CBT provider
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment approach shown to help children, adolescents, and their caregivers overcome trauma-related difficulties. It is designed to reduce negative emotional and behavioral responses following child sexual abuse, domestic violence, traumatic loss, and other traumatic events.
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Child or Adolescent
Ages Worked With
Adults
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Issues Worked With
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
Communities Worked With
- Bisexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Gay Allied
- Intersex Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach and Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical (DBT)
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Canine Companion
Some clients may notice a calm canine presence during in-person sessions.
Shyanne is a gentle, friendly dog who may be present in the office at times. Many clients experience her presence as grounding and comforting, particularly during emotionally focused work. Interaction with Shyanne is always optional. Clients are welcome to request sessions without a dog present at any time, without explanation or impact on care. Shyanne is not involved in clinical decision-making, assessment, or treatment planning. Her role is limited to providing a quiet, supportive presence when appropriate and welcomed by the client.
Client Choice & Safety
- The presence of a dog is always optional
- Clients may opt out at any time
- Dog-free sessions are available upon request
- Please notify the practice of allergies, fears, or cultural considerations