ABOUT

About Me

I have been working in the healing and expressive arts field, combining them with therapy for more than 30 years. I was licensed as a clinical social worker by the Department of Health Professionals in 2012 to practice holistic psychotherapy. I work 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, coaching and holistic healing modalities 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

LCSW - Virginia Board of Social Work
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
Many trainings with attachment therapy, childhood trauma in adults and internal family systems work
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.