I received my master's degree in 1998 from Troy State University at Dothan, Alabama. I am a Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). I've
worked with community mental health programs as both a case manager, as well as a children's therapist. I currently
do contract work with The Alabama County Department of Human Resource and United Methodist Children's Home. My
internship involved working directly with abused and neglected children. I've had extensive training in various child
and adolescent problems ranging from Attention Deficit Disorder, anger problems, conduct disorder, low self esteem, depression,
divorce, self mutilation, grief/loss issues, eating disorders and various other behavioral problems.
I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years, most of which have been devoted to helping
children and families overcome difficulties which often arise in life.
I am a member of the Alabama Counseling Association, I served for two years as ALCA Chapter IX president.
I continue to serve on many committees for the chapter. I am also a member of the National and Alabama Play Therapy
Associations, as well as the Alabama Mental Health Counselor's association. I am a member of the Covington County Children's
Policy Council. I am a member of Covington County Red Cross and an advid SCUBA diver.
I have three sons and have made Covington County my home for over 20 years. Though I am officially
an "Air Force Brat", my grandparents and parents are from this area and I'm proud to call it "Home".
