EXTENDED GRACE
COUNSELING, LLC
TREATMENTS
I utilize a variety of techniques and approaches from various counseling theories to assist individuals in achieving their personal goals for therapy. I believe in empowering my clients and encouraging the development of self-awareness and self-worth. I believe in creating a therapeutic environment that is nonjudgmental, fosters empathy and trust, so that change can take place (Person-Centered Therapy). Additionally, I do place a focus on helping clients identify how their own thoughts and feelings contribute to some of the behavioral changes they want to make (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). It is essential to create a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship between therapist and client in order for change and/or healing to take place. Currently, I am seeing clients who are 18 and up; this does include couples .
Areas of Expertise:
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma and Sexual Abuse
Grief and Loss
Women's Issues
Self-Empowerment
Stress Management
Christian Counseling
Addiction: Specifically Substance Abuse
ABOUT ME
EDUCATION
Masters in Psychology, Specialty in Counseling; Argosy University
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology; University of Georgia
Associates Degree in Psychology; Gainesville College
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Individual and couples counseling, female offenders from transitional center to maximum security prison; outpatient/ inpatient mental health treatment programs, men and women enrolled in substance abuse treatment; families and children involved with the Department of Family and Children Services; and at-risk youth enrolled in various mental health programming (i.e. hospitalization, group shelter, experiential counseling program).
TRAINING IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Cognitive Therapy
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How to Deal with Difficult People
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Short-term Alcohol and Drug Intervention
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Crisis Intervention
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Anxiety and Stress Management
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Cognitive Therapy Interfaced with Christian Principles
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Anger Management Training
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Addiction/Recovery Group Training
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Basic Mental Health
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Basic Counseling
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Basic Group Counseling
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Metro Atlanta Therapist Network (MATN)
MY OFFICE
2330 Scenic Highway S
Suite 313
Snellville, GA 30078
Phone: 678-892-6969 Ext. 1065
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 9:00 - 7:00
Wednesday 12:00-5:00
Friday 9:00 - 1:00
Closed Sat. & Sun.
