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A Bit About Me

I am originally from Birmingham, AL. My husband Jeff and I have three adult children and six grandchildren.

I currently reside on Smith Lake in Alabama.

I am a helper and a friend, and I have lived by those guiding principles from an early age.

My formal education includes:

- Bachelor's degree in Psychology

- Master's degree in Community Counseling

- Master's training in Christian Counseling

- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

I have been caring for clients for over thirty-five years. I have been blessed to work in a variety of positions and settings:

- Adjunct Faculty Member at a Seminary

- College Counselor & Supervisor working with a local clinic (including a program affiliated with the District Attorney to treat juvenile sexual abuse clients)

- Psychologist at a Federal Prison

- Director of Counseling Center & Testing Office

- Dean of Students & Faculty Member at a Christian University training counselors

- Private Practice

- Speaking/teaching at businesses, conferences, and colleges/universities

- Psychologist at a Military Base

My informal education remains a continual work, where I learn from every encounter. I strive to understand others with compassion. Further, my goal is to always delight in every person I meet.

Though I might consider my best teachers to be my children and grandchildren who expand my understanding of love and grace daily.

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For your journey

I am trained to serve a variety of needs, including but not limited to: grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting struggles, life transitions. I seek to help you navigate life's challenges in a safe environment.

Our journeys are full of surprises - happy, sad, painful, exciting. Abode is a place of comfort, a home, a place to sojourn and rest. I hope to be able to provide you a place to rest.

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Individual Session.

Wherever you are in your personal journey, I’d love to come alongside you and provide a safe place to process. I would be honored to respectfully listen, shepherd you, and provide counsel. I am willing to meet in-person and/or virtually to best meet your needs.

Schedule a Session

Couples Session.

Healthy relationships require intention - couples today often find themselves struggling to find time for each other and lose track of their relationship. I enjoy working with pre-marital couples, couples in transition, affair recovery, couples who differ in parenting styles, and those who face different challenges. My hope is to help couples overcome the struggles of life to establish a joyful partnership in the future.

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Family Session.

One of my greatest joys is helping to strengthen relationships within a family. Whether that be providing structure, setting boundaries, creating a plan for discipline, or assisting in any other way, I would love to help your family establish healthy ways to relate to one another.

Schedule a Session

Consultation.

Because of my education and varied experience, I am able to provide your business, school, or church a unique perspective. I would love to help develop and grow with you: your business, your counselors, or your clients.

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Speaking & Education.

I have had the privilege of speaking in a varied capacity: at businesses, conferences, churches, and in a higher educational setting. It is a distinct pleasure to continue to learn and also to help develop other counselors to grow in their craft.

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Please provide your contact information in addition to the desired service. I look forward to working with you.

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Trust the path that leads to your heart

A Bit About Me

Services Offered

Individual Session.

Wherever you are in your personal journey, I’d love to come alongside you and provide a safe place to process. I would be honored to respectfully listen, shepherd you, and provide counsel. I am willing to meet in-person and/or virtually to best meet your needs.

Couples Session.

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Family Session.

​

One of my greatest joys is helping to strengthen relationships within a family. Whether that be providing structure, setting boundaries, creating a plan for discipline, or assisting in any other way, I would love to help your family establish healthy ways to relate to one another.

Consultation.

​

Because of my education and varied experience, I am able to provide your business, school, or church a unique perspective. I would love to help develop and grow with you: your business, your counselors, or your clients.

Speaking & Education.

​

I have had the privilege of speaking in a varied capacity: at businesses, conferences, churches, and in a higher educational setting. It is a distinct pleasure to continue to learn and also to help develop other counselors to grow in their craft.

Schedule