A Special Passion for Working with Grief, Illness, and Caregivers

As your local grief support specialist and therapist, I use a carefully chosen variety of research-based techniques to help you achieve life-changing goals related to your health and well-being. I especially draw from my experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, attachment theory, and solution focused therapy. More important than any theory, I am committed to building a trusting relationship that honors your unique perspective as an individual.
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I have worked in health care settings for nearly 30 years, with a focus on midlife and older adults, cancer patients, women’s health, and hospice families. I earned a Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University, and completed the extensive training and board examination required to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina (License #C012358).

My Certified Grief Counselor designation was achieved after a rigorous 100 hour post-grad program and examination through the American Academy of Grief Counseling. I also serve my community as a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and meditation teacher, specializing in restorative and senior yoga for all abilities.
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Specialties:
 

• sudden or traumatic death

• substance-related death: opioids, alcohol, etc.

• suicide or overdose

• cancer and serious illness

• car accidents

• complicated or prolonged grief​​

Recent Advanced Trainings:

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• Complicated Grief Therapy

• Grief Counseling for the Helping Professions

• Death, Dying and Mourning

• Integrated Behavioral Health Summit

• Healing from the Ground Up: Trauma Work with Peter Levine

• Opioids and Aging

• Attachment Theory and Grief Support

Personal​

I live in Johnston County with my husband, two young adult children, one gray, ornery cat named Belle, and one fluffy white dog, named Molly.