Experience

Welcome to Firefly Counseling NC.  I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC, 12249) in North Carolina.  I have worked with adult clients who have a history of trauma, depression, anxiety, life changes, and/or other situations and other diagnoses that increased challenges with navigating stressors, thoughts, and changes.   I gained my Master of Science of Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA&T).  From there, I facilitated psychoeducational co-parenting groups, was a trauma specialist therapist, and created materials and facilitated intensive outpatient groups focused on gaining and utilizing mental health coping skills to boost stability and emotional management.  I have experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques (DBT), and using art to process emotions and situations while building a framework of coping skills and emotional balance.  I worked as an individual and group therapist that empowered clients with increasing stabilization, using coping skills, and valuing self. I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician who has worked with diverse populations.

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Specialties

• Trauma:  Sexual, Physical, Emotional

• Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and have served and happy to serve multiple diagnoses

• Coping Skill Building:  CBT, DBT including Mindfulness, Art, Workbooks, Walking virtually

LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician

 

Therapy Style

 I am so glad you have chosen to care for your mental health!  Coming to Firefly Counseling NC is a positive step of collaboration in encouragement, education, and empowerment!  My practice is a teletherapy practice for adults who reside in NC.  During sessions clients have options to utilize art, walking, Mindfulness skills, and talking to further their mental health.  My evidence-based approach focuses on collaborative work that equips clients in creating balance in their life.  I enjoy building framework with clients to come out of survival mode and move towards thriving by advancing in the power of choice, skills, and stability.  I believe therapy is a safe space to celebrate, heal, and nurture your authentic healthy self.

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Interests and Balance

I am someone who cherishes spending time with animals and community.  I choose to practice balance through volunteering, painting, and relaxing with a British crime show.  As a fellow traveler in the mental health journey, I care for myself through therapy, meditation, support groups, affirmations, and a variety of creative outlets.