About

My style of therapy and skill in which I communicate with you and your family sets me apart from other therapists. I want you to know that you are not your diagnosis. You can find healing and I am here to help you do that.

I believe that therapy should be non-judgmental and person-centered and provide a place with you as an individual or family and I can work together to identify triggers and help you discover what has not worked in the past, while identifying new solutions.

In addition to providing outpatient therapeutic services, I am a counselor with the Life Care Team at my church and a facilitator of the Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS) assessment providing premarital classes and counseling.

I like to laugh and have fun and am known to always find something positive in every situation. I enjoy watching others appreciate life and have been known to take the party with me everywhere I go. I have been told by others that I am trustworthy, empathetic, positive, honest, encouraging and genuine. I love baking and decorating cakes, spending time with my family, singing, dancing and traveling.

I was born in Queens, New York and moved to England at 6 months old where I was raised for the next 4 years then moved to Sacramento, California until age 6 when my family moved back to New York City where I spent the next 20 years. Throughout those years I met my high school sweetheart who was also a childhood friend, and we moved to Raleigh, North Carolina and were married in 2005. My husband and I have two daughters and two dogs. I love what I do and have a passion for helping people live life to their fullest potential.

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Colossians 4:6

My Education and Training

My Education and Credentials

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working within the mental health field since 2009.

My education includes:

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (2013)
Capella University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
The City College of New York

In addition, I am an AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor.

I have extensive experience working with adults, children, and families providing therapy in homes, in communities, and in outpatient agencies through community-based services.

I also have experience conducting clinical assessments and group therapy and am experienced in treating:

Anxiety
Depression
Bi-polar Disorder
Marital and family issues
Self-esteem issues
Schizophrenia
Borderline Personality Disorder
Substance Use
Self-harm, and
Behavioral Disorders

My Methodology

I use Solution Focused Therapy and have experience using modalities such as:

Illness Management Recovery
Seeking Safety
Motivational Interviewing and
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
4-Day EFT Externship
Faith based counseling offered
Premarital Counseling Facilitator
Prepare Enrich and SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before You Start)

I work with you and your family to decrease or eliminate damaging behaviors that may create a barrier to recovery, and seek to distinguish strengths and weaknesses as a part of the recovery process.

I believe that you are impacted by the people you interact with on a daily basis and use a family therapy systemic approach.

Purpose and Peace Therapeutic Care, PLLC
174 Mine Lake Court, Suite 200

Raleigh, NC 27615
919.247.2832

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Purpose and Peace Therapeutic Care, we value and honor diversity, equity and we are
inclusive of all populations.
We have created a space that celebrates diversity, we encourage equality, and we are committed to empowering
inclusivity in our services.