I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist as well as a National Certified Counselor and National Certified School Counselor. 

I received my bachelor’s, masters and specialist degrees from the University of Mississippi 

I have 28+ years working with children, and I have an innate ability to see things from a child’s point of view.  I didn’t set out to be a counselor, but my journey took me exactly where I needed to be.  

Play is a natural expression for children and the best way to meet their needs.   Play is a safe way for children to tell their stories.  

I have a passion for helping children and parents understand how the brain works and why children act the way they do.  Behavior is a language, and understanding that language is the key to developing better ways to communicate thoughts and feelings.  

I have experience with children from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of issues.   I typically work with children ages 3-I2 and enjoy helping them explore their feelings in a safe and comfortable way.  Children need a place to feel a sense of mastery and control over their own thoughts, feelings, and actions.  Play therapy allows for that experience.  

Children who learn to overcome trauma and understand their self-worth grow into adults who contribute to the success of our world.