Trauma Therapy for Ladies
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252-231-2655
Credentials
Training and Experience
After graduating from East Carolina University in 2001 with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, I began my career serving older adults and their families as a geriatric social worker. Over the years, I also served as an Executive Director in senior living communities, where I gained valuable experience supporting individuals and families through life's many transitions.
Driven by a desire to deepen my clinical knowledge and better serve others, I earned my Master of Social Work from North Carolina Central University in 2016, graduating Summa Cum Laude. I currently hold clinical licensure in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Following graduate school, I worked with children, adolescents, and families throughout five counties in central North Carolina, helping strengthen family relationships and promote lasting emotional healing. As my faith continued to shape my approach to counseling, I felt called to integrate biblical truth more intentionally into the therapeutic process. This led me to become certified in Biblical Counseling through the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship.
Today, I am trained in several evidence-based approaches to trauma treatment, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P). While these therapies offer valuable clinical tools, I thoughtfully integrate only those techniques that align with a biblical worldview, ensuring that my clients receive care that is both clinically sound and firmly rooted in Scripture.
For individuals struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or the lasting effects of traumatic experiences, I have found EMDR to be one of the most effective evidence-based treatments available. EMDR helps reduce—and often eliminate—the emotional distress associated with traumatic memories, allowing individuals to experience lasting healing rather than simply learning to cope with painful emotions. Because my practice is Christ-centered, I integrate EMDR with biblical principles, helping clients pursue emotional healing while remaining grounded in their faith. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity.
To learn more about EMDR therapy and how it works, please watch the video below.
