I have been a professional in the mental health field since 1978,
first as a psychiatric nurse, later as a family therapist, and for the last eighteen years as a licensed Psychologist.
I have a broad background and have worked with a variety of emotional/behavioral issues. Over the years that I have
been assisting individuals, couples and families in their healing process, I have repeatedly been impressed
by the resilience of human beings. In my work I focus on the strengths of my clients, as well as journeying with them
through their difficulites.
In 2005, I was the recipient of the President's Award for Outstanding Service from the Georgia Psychological Association
I served on the Board of GPA as the Continuing Education Chair, the Vice President, the President Elect and am now the President
of the Georgia Psychological Association. I have also served on the Continuing Education committee of the American Psychological
Association.
As President of the Georgia Psychological Association, I encourage you to seek therapy from a licensed psychologist as they
are most highly trained therapists amoung the mental health disciplines.
Education
I am licensed as both a Registered Nurse and a Psychologist, I hold a Master's degree in
Marriage and Family Therapy from Auburn University and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University. Between
1991 and 1996, I obtained advanced training in Gestalt psychology.
Experience
I spent a number of years on the staff of a psychiatric hospital, working with people
recovering from addiction & substance abuse and from major mental illnesses.
I have worked on a U.S. Military base with post-traumatic stress disorders.
I spent several years as a health psychologist at two medical hospitals, and was a group
leader for a terminal cancer group.
I have been a member of the Red Cross Mental Health team and the Delta Airlines Crisis Response
team, and have responded to a number of crisis events.
I am currently serving as an Adjunct Faculty at a graduate school for training psychologists.
I have been in private practice for 19 years.
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Available Hours
Monday, Tuesday 8am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8am-6:00pm
Thursday 8am-6:00pm
Friday
8am-2:00pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
Insurance Accepted ** Blue Cross/Blue Shield (POS PPO HMO)
Aetna
Magellan
United Behavior Health
Tricare/Humana
Medicare
* * PRIOR to your appointment you will need to check with your insurance carrier to determine eligibility, whether your
deductible has been met, your co-pay, and in some cases you will need to obtain pre-certification/authorization depending
upon the specifics of your particular health plan
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