This is Us

I opened Blue Monkey Counseling, after deciding that I could do more than survive. I made a conscious choice to dedicate my life to not only help others face the pain of a traumatic past but to also build a community of survivors to give one another strength and acceptance. 

I treat from a trauma-informed perspective which means that I believe in asking “what happened to you” as opposed to “what is wrong with you”. Understanding the impact that trauma has on the mind and body allows us to more effectively shift perspectives and change behaviors. 

My clinical experience comes from treating those recovering from substance use disorder, domestic violence, sexual assault, PTSD, and mental illness. I currently accept adult clients and use a person-centered approach based in EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment, Cognitive Behavioral, DBT, and Narrative Therapies. 

After graduating with full honors from Wake Forest University with Master’s Degrees in Mental Health Counseling  both worked and volunteered in community agencies and Universities as an advocate for victims of interpersonal violence. In 2019, I decided to make the switch to private practice and am now working with full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCHMC) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCASA). I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). 

I am a Raleigh native still living in the area with my husband, 2 teenagers, and 2 cats. This may explain my dependence on a good sense of humor and belief that we are never fully grown or fully educated!