Hello
I am so glad you have chosen to care for your mental health!
Firefly Counseling NC is a safe space to celebrate, heal, and nurture your authentic, healthy self.
Experience
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC, 12249) in North Carolina. I have worked with adult clients who have a history of complex trauma, depression, anxiety, life changes, and multiple diagnoses that increased challenges with navigating life. 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 mental health coping skills to boost stability. I have experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques (DBT), and using art to process emotions and experiences. 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.
Specialties
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Complex Trauma: Sexual, Physical, Emotional
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Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Worldview Exploration, and have served and happy to serve multiple diagnoses
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Coping Skill Building: CBT, DBT including Mindfulness, Art, Workbooks
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LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician
Therapy Style
Coming to Firefly Counseling NC is a positive step of collaboration in encouragement, education, and empowerment! FCNC is a trauma-informed practice for adults who are located in NC during session. During sessions, clients have options to utilize art, Mindfulness skills, and talking to further their mental health journey.
My evidence-based approach focuses on collaborative work that equips clients in creating balance in their life. I enjoy building frameworks 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.
Interests & Balance
I am someone who cherishes spending time with animals and community. I choose to practice balance through volunteering, painting, and relaxing with fictional crime shows and HGTV.
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.
