A little About me…
I am a psychotherapist with a unique perspective and approach to therapy based on life experience. I was born and raised in what I consider the heart of Oklahoma, North Tulsa. Yes, one of few locations for the reality drama, The First 48. More impressively, it was home to America's Black Wall Street. I attended THEE Jackson State University. This institution is my Historically Black College/University (HBCU) located in Jackson, Mississippi, where I received my bachelor's degree in Speech Communication Studies.
I now reside in Northwest Arkansas, where I attended the University of Arkansas. I was able to earn a Master's degree in Communication and another in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I decided to open a small private practice to meet the needs of diversity in mental health and advocate for mental health in marginalized communities.
As a therapist who is also an advocate for inclusion, I am culturally competent and affirming. I work with all populations, especially those considered diverse and underrepresented, which include but extend far beyond race, class, gender, and sex. My goal is to create a relationship built on trust that will allow us to understand the whole being and all aspects of life, including personal, social, familial, environmental, and institutional.
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.””
Education, certifications and Training
M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
M.A., Communication - University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
B.S., Speech Communication Studies - Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi
Licensed Professional Counselor:
- Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy
- New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method - The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Institute
Sexual Assault Advocate Training - Northwest Arkansas Center for Sexual Assault
Youth Mental Health First Aid - Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
Inclusive Leadership Training - Ourtown Arkansas Institute for Inclusive Leadership
