Mountain Haven Counseling
Trauma Informed - Perinatal/Postpartum Distress - Anxiety - Depression - Body/Image/Food Relationship -Addictions
About Me.
We all come from somewhere(s) and this somewhere regularly shapes and steers us from and towards the path of our true self. Like you, I too have been on this path and often still find myself revisiting my journey towards more healing. ​
Therapy is available when you need it. It's okay to be in it for a few sessions or even just one. It's okay to be in it for years. There's no judgement here from when you find yourself in need of therapy. In an ideal world, we could all benefit from a monthly therapeutic check-in.
There are certain therapeutic modalities which work better for particular concerns. And, if one of my modalities does not work for you, I will help you find additional support (e.g., group(s), or a different therapist) who could better suit your needs.
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My lens is shaped by each individuals' stories and how these stories have shaped the person's narratives of their lives, their relationships, their parts and their self. I tend to understand people from an attachment lens, meaning how your story got started, how you formed relationships and how this style is currently engaging positively/negatively in your life. I also am trauma trained and informed via various mindfulness-based modalities, substance abuse/misuse interventions, person-centered therapies, and cognitive behavioral interventions such as CPT. I am also Level 1 IFS and Level 1 EMDR trained. In addition, I have 500 hours of study in yoga therapy and yoga modalities. When applicable, I utilize my yoga training to assist persons with gaining awareness of mind-body connection, practicing mindfulness, and understanding and practicing calming breathing strategies.
Licensure
License #12003
State of North Carolina
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via NC Board of Licensed Mental Health Counselors
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Education
1999-2001
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Master of Arts in Human Development Counseling
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1995-1999
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Cum Laude
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Continuing Education
​- 2 Day Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (12/2005)
- 3-Day Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training (07/2025)
- The Counseling Compact: The Time Is Near (05/2025)
- Clear Hurricane Helene Trauma to Promote Resilience and Facilitate Recovery (10/9/24)
- Internal Family Systems Level 1 (completed 09/14/2024).
- EMDR Flash Method (08/2024)
- EMDR (08 and 11/2023)
- EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Techniques to Decrease Defensiveness and Facilitate Trauma Processing (11/2023)
- Transgender & Gender Non-Binary (TGNB) Clients: Clinical Issues and Treatment Strategies (11/2023)
- Portland DBT Institute "Optimizing Eating Disorder Treatments with DBT" (10/2023)
- Integrative Trauma Somatic Therapy Program Certificate, 60 hours (12/2022)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy: Step-by-Step Procedures for Healing Traumatic Wounds and Alleviating Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction and More (03/2022)
- Internal Family Systems 6 month on-line Circle (2022)
- Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy via the Trauma Center of Boston (03/2015)
- Child Light Yoga, Level One (11/2015)
- International Association of Yoga Therapists Annual Convention (04/2013)
- Yoga and Mindfulness for the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression (02/2012)
- Very Best Treatment of ADHD and the Processing Disorders (04/2010)
- Motivational Interviewing: Overcoming Client Resistance to Change (04/2010)
- Harvard Medical School Conference: Treating the Addictions (03/2010)
- Disruptive Behavior Disorder Curriculum Training (03/2007)
- Annual HIV/AIDS Update: Overview for Substance Abuse Treatment (02/2007)
- Borderline Personality Disorder/DBT Training (01/2007)
- Systemic Family Therapy (08/2006)
- Mindfulness and Meditation for Clinicians (06/2006)
- Hepatitis 101: Overview for Substance Abuse Treatment Providers (02/2006)
- Treatment Outcomes: How to Measure Outcomes in Clinical Practice (10/2005)
- Self-Harm (10/2005)
- Critical Incident Reporting (09/2005)
- Non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (04/2002)
- Sensitivity in Education Workshop (03/2002)
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