About ME

My passion as a counselor is two-fold: to walk alongside couples who feel emotionally distant and distressed in their relationships on the path toward connection and healing, and to journey with women who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, conflict resolution, and other relational issues.

I began my career as an attorney, and worked for 11 years in the legal industry before entering the counseling field.  My background as an attorney has afforded me a unique perspective regarding the struggles many professionals face both individually and in relationships.  I have had the opportunity to speak with many attorney groups regarding emotional wellness, and I understand the challenges that accompany a demanding career.    

My counseling practice is rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an attachment based modality that has been validated by a substantial body of research.  Specifically, studies have shown that 70-75% of couples participating in EFT move from distress to recovery, and approximately 90% of couples experience significant improvements.  I feel strongly that helping a couple to access one another can change their lives, their families, and the world around them. 

Areas of Focus

  • Individuals and couples in distress

  • Couples seeking to improve their connection

  • Premarital couples

Credentials and Training

  • Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, #1374

  • Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, Trevecca Nazarene University

  • ICEEFT Endorsed Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship Training and Core Skills Training Modules 1-4

  • Juris Doctor, University of Alabama School of Law

  • Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Studies, Vanderbilt University

  • Speaking engagements:

    • Baby wanted 12 lemons:  Understanding how your relationships impact the stress in your law practice.  

      • Presented to the Association of Corporate Counsel, Cincinnati Chapter, 2014.  

      • Presented to the Association of Corporate Counsel, Nashville Chapter, 2014

      • Presented to the Lawyers Association of Women, Nashville Chapter, 2014

      • Presented for the Tennessee Bar Association CLE Blast, 2014

      • Presented to the Government Lawyers CoOp CLE program, 2015