Your struggle is real.

Look, I get it. I have endured my own share of trauma and grief. I can teach you what I have learned from my own experiences, as well as the long term solutions that work for my past clients.

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I supplement all that experience with the latest in neuroscience research to put together the very best program for your current issues.
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Professional

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. As a matter of fact, everyone in my extended family works in the medical or public safety field. So I am very familiar with the challenges of your work, too.

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

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

• Opioids and Aging

• Attachment Theory and Grief Support

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Personal​

My family has lived in rural Johnston County for 14 years. My husband and I enjoy exploring local hiking trails with our little dog, Molly.