Meet the Staff

 I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a behavioral/mental health specialist. I graduated in 2010 with my Master’s in Social Work. I enjoy working with children and parents to improve their relationship by using PCIT, in which I am certified through PCIT International as well as a Within Agency Trainer. I have a passion to work with children that have experienced trauma, especially foster children, and I am certified in using TF-CBT. I can incorporate Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Adventure Therapy in sessions when appropriate. Annie and BB, our "therapy dogs in training", can join our sessions as well. 

 I began working with children in 1999 providing discrete trial training to autistic children, and continued my work with children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health concerns during my graduate training in child clinical psychology. I received my doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Bowling Green State University in 2007, and have worked in community mental health and residential settings, providing individual, group, and family therapy and psychological evaluations.

     I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and I graduated from  Eastern Kentucky University in 2019 with my Master’s in Clinical Mental  Health Counseling. My experience is heavily rooted in working with  children processing adverse childhood experiences. More recently, I have  also developed a passion in working with mothers from planning,  pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. I love being able to walk alongside with others on their motherhood journey. My treatment approach is heavily  rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have additional training  in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and I am  currently working towards achieving my Perinatal Mental Health  Certification (PMH-C). Above all, I believe the relationship a client  has with their therapist is imperative, and I work with clients to  create a safe place to process feelings and strengthen skills for  client’s to achieve their goals.    

    I am a LCSW Therapist, and graduated from the University of Kentucky with my Undergraduate Degree in Social Work and my Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work within the Integrated Behavioral Health Cognate. I have trained in clinical settings at the Adolescent Medicine and Developmental Pediatrics unit within the University of Kentucky’s Kentucky Clinic, and have also practiced therapeutic services within a school setting. My passion is working with pediatrics and adolescents, incorporating therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to guide sessions. Ultimately, my approach to treating individuals is fostering a safe and therapeutic rapport, while also creating a space for goals and emotional needs to be met.  

    I graduated from Lindsey Wilson College with an undergraduate degree in  Human Services and went on to complete a Master of Arts in Clinical  Mental Health Counseling through the University of the Cumberlands in  2018. I have received my Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor  license in August 2021 and while working toward this licensure completed  training in Nurturing Parenting Curriculum, Dialectical Behavior  Therapy (DBT), and am currently working toward completing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) certification. I enjoy working with kids and  adolescence to guide them in successfully navigating their concerns to  achieve their goals. It is also my passion to work with families to  achieve balance and acceptance in a nurturing atmosphere.  

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I graduated from the University of  Kentucky with a Masters Degree in Social Work. My graduate training in  the Integrated Behavioral Health program provided me with experience in  the clinical mental health treatment of children and adolescents in the  Adolescent Medicine clinic in Lexington, as well as in a middle school  setting. My passion is working with children and teens who have  experienced trauma, and my therapeutic approach consists largely of TF-CBT, sand tray, and PCIT. I enjoy incorporating all varieties of creative  techniques into therapeutic treatment such as drawing, painting,  creative writing, yoga, mindfulness, and more. My ultimate goal is to  form authentic connections with my patients that are built on safety  and trust, from which the client can grow and achieve  their therapeutic goals. 

I  am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree in  Marriage and Family Therapy from Asbury Seminary. My primary focus lies  in working with children and their families to establish a resilient  support system. Additionally, I specialize in guiding couples to enhance  their parenting skills and foster an effective partnership.
 

Nature  is a profound source of inspiration and restoration in my therapeutic  approach. I often find the balance and solutions I seek when engaging in  outdoor activities. I also use therapeutic photography as a valuable  tool to facilitate coping mechanisms for everyday life.

In  my practice, I draw upon a diverse range of techniques to cater to  individual needs. These include Child-Centered Play, Filial Therapy for  Parents, Relationship Enhancement, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and  other skill-based models.

  It is such a joy to serve the clients of Harmony Farm! After 18 years  working with all demographics of students in public school settings, I  am delighted to be able to join clients in their journey within the  beauty of the farm.  I received my master's degree in clinical mental  health counseling from Eastern Kentucky University. I believe that  everyone can achieve goals that improve lives and empower individuals to  live the best version of themselves. I lean heavily on play therapy, as  well as other trauma focused therapy techniques and interventions, in  order to give clients the space and time they need to process hard  things. I have worked with students dealing with a wide a variety of  traumatic events and know that we can all get through it together.  Thanks for choosing Harmony Farm!