About Me

 

I was licensed as a clinical social worker by the Department of Health Professionals in 2012 and practice holistic psychotherapy with older adolescents, adults and couples.  For the past 10 years I worked with veterans with Post Traumatic Stress and with LBGTQI populations.  Since retiring from the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, I provide therapy in private practice.   I am a gardener, a reader, love any activity in the outdoors and cooking.  I always have a project of some kind in the works.   My current project includes an Air BnB business, a venue for small weddings, photo shoots and a space for renewal and stillness.  I have 3 adult children and 8 grandchildren who I love to spend time with.  

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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, TRAININGS AND EXPERIENCE

• MSW - Master's Social Work from Radford University

• BS - Bachelor's Sociology with minor in Women's Studies from Mary Baldwin

• Transformational Coaching Certification

• ACT / CBT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Certification

• FAMI - Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music Facilitator                                                                                                   for Association of Music and Imagery

• Creativity and Play/Expressive Arts Certifications

• Hospice Training

• Reiki Master and Teacher Training Certifications

• Labyrinth Facilitator Training Certification

• Experience with Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress

• Experienced Retreat Facilitator and Leader 

• Experienced in Family Farming and Production Agriculture

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                                                                  CONTACT FOR INFORMATION OR CONCERNS

                                                                   540-726-5586/

                                                              If at all possible, I respond within 2 business days.

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