About the Provider

Emotional or behavioral challenges during childhood and adolescence can be very disruptive to not only the child but the whole family. I have experience helping children and families develop effective coping skills quickly and get the balanced, happy life they deserve. Also, I provide services during evenings and weekends so that my clients don't have to miss school and to accommodate parents' busy schedules. I specialize in working with youth experiencing all kinds of difficulties, including trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, depression, oppositional behaviors, concentration problems, and trouble managing anger. I also work with adolescents/young adults struggling to transition to adulthood. Many youth find that launching into independence can be very difficult and I can help with that process. One area where I can be particularly helpful is parenting a difficult child. Parents can learn how to handle their child's problem behaviors with the right help! Strengthening family relationships is a passion of mine, and for many families it is a great need.

Address & Contact

Specialty & Practice

Behavioral Issues, Trauma and PTSD, Family Conflict, Counseling

Apex Counseling

Education & Board Certificates

West Virginia University

License No. and State: 2184 West Virginia

Conditions Treated

Issues: ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Suicidal Ideation, Transgender / Mental Health: Impulse Control Disorders, Mood Disorders / Sexuality: Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian

Procedures Performed

Treatment Orientation: Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Existential, Family Systems, Play Therapy, Sand Play, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Trauma Focused / Modality: Individuals, Family, Group

Insurance

BlueCross and BlueShield, Highmark, PEIA, Out of Network