ABOUT

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 in 2019, I provide therapy and coaching 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 providing a space for renewal and stillness. I have 3 adult children and 8 grandchildren who I love to spend time with.

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
Certified Transformational Coaching
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 and Training Certification
Experience and Training with LGBRQI populations
Experience and Training with Veterans who have Post Traumatic Stress
Experienced as Retreat Facilitator and Leader
Experience in Family Farming, Rural Living and Production Agriculture

CONTACT FOR INFORMATION OR CONCERNS

540-726-5586

If at all possible, I respond within 2 business days

A Connecting Thread, Inc.