I am a counselor practicing in the Southside neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. I specialize in working with women experiencing everything from depression and anxiety to eating disorders to work stress and career transition. My approach is client-centered, supportive, and focused on your personal growth.

 

I received my master's degree in Community/Agency Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2009. I have worked in a variety of clinical, community, and educational settings in the Birmingham area. While completing my master's degree, I won the award for Outstanding Student in the Counselor Education Program (2008-2009) and served as president of Chi Sigma Iota counseling honors society.

 

I am an active member of the Alabama Counseling Association and the American Counseling Association. I'm also past-president of the Association for LGBT Issues in Counseling in Alabama and am a member of the Alabama Mental Health Counselors Association. I regularly attend workshops and other continuing education events so I can continue to provide quality and cutting edge counseling services.

 

In addition to being a counselor, I'm also a yoga teacher. As a yoga teacher, I have a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and how mental health concerns can affect overall health. In my counseling sessions, if my client feels comfortable with it, I often use yoga-based techniques such as deep-breathing, relaxation, and gentle movement to assist with the counseling process.

 

As an Associate Licensed Counselor, I am under the supervision of Ingrid Ciucevich, LPC-SC.