I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for North and South Carolina. I received a Master of Science degree from Central Michigan University in 2007 and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a concentration in Children and Families in 2013 from Fayetteville State University. I am a native of North Carolina and have always had a passion to help others. As an undergraduate student at Fayetteville State University, my experience as a peer counselor began my journey to becoming a social worker. Over the years I became an Army wife, mother, and a volunteer. I managed two military Army Community Services (ACS) in South Korea. During my time there I provided newcomers briefings, resources, and referrals to the Soldiers. I also taught English as a second language to the native South Koreans. My experience of being a military wife and helping Soldiers and their families then and now is extra special to me.

I believe in the holistic approach when working with my clients. Through my life transitions, I have learned that empathy and compassion are important traits to have. I use empathy and compassion to join with my client to recognize his or her potential. We collaboratively build inner strength to solve life's challenges one step at a time. A few of my specialty areas are CBT, talk therapy, mindfulness, brief therapy, family therapy, PTSD, mood disorders, grief/loss, and anxiety. I have experience as a Mental Health/Substance Abuse co-occurring outpatient therapist. I am certified in Strengthen Families, Seeking Safety, and Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS) I look forward to helping you get to a place of normalcy one step at a time.

My Mission

Step By Step Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC, mission is to provide quality and personable services that will allow you to challenge yourself. To equip you with the tools to return to a level of functioning that will allow you to have some sense of normalcy one step at a time.