Meet the Staff

 After  earning my Master’s degree in Social Work in 1994, I worked as a  therapist at the U.K. Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic and later developed  and conducted an equine experiential education program. I enjoy helping  adolescents and adults tap into their strengths and develop new skills  to achieve their goals. I am certified to provide Trauma-Focused  Cognitive Behavioral  Therapy (TF-CBT). I also use  Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy  (ACT), Cognitive Processing for PTSD, and Motivational Interviewing.  Incorporating animals into treatment has had powerful benefits for many  of my clients. Riley, my therapy dog-in-training, can be included in  sessions. I also provide Eagala sessions and am dual certified as a Mental Health Professional and Equine Specialist. 

 I graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Master's in Social Work and I am now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience providing therapeutic services in the home, school and community. I provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults. My passion is working with individuals who have experienced traumatic life events by providing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). In addition, I have knowledge in early childhood development and provide PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) to children and families to improve bonding and attachment. I treat individuals with various mental health diagnoses including mood, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. I am open-minded and creative in my therapeutic techniques allowing clients to meet their goals. 

  Upon graduating from Georgetown College with a degree  in psychology, I attended the University of Kentucky where I earned my  Master’s in Social Work (MSW). I have experience working in the foster  care system, and my passion is working with children and adolescents who  have experienced adverse childhood experiences. My approach to therapy  is integrative, primarily adopting techniques from Cognitive Behavioral  Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, play therapy, and behavior  modification. I enjoy incorporating art and sensory play into my  sessions in an effort to foster creative expression and emotional release.   

 I am a board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner  and a graduate of EKU. I started my nursing career as a psychiatric RN. A  few of my professional research interests are integrating alternative treatments into mental healthcare, and  furthering our reach with technology. I have a master’s degree in  nursing informatics and a post master’s degree as a psychiatric and  mental health nurse practitioner across the lifespan. I love seeing individuals of all ages. I am also in the process of obtaining  certification in holistic medicine. I believe that an important part of  practice is establishing a good relationship and compromising by  discussing all options, conventional and alternative, then deciding together. In my free time I enjoy gardening, hikes with my  family, yoga and more research!