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Wake Forest Mind and Health
839-C Wake Forest Business Park, Suite E
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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| Web Site: |
www.wakeforestmindandhealth.com
www.carolinaperformance.net
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| Profession: |
Professional Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Coaching
Couples Counseling
Biofeedback
Stress Management Techniques
Work-Life Balance
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| Practice Description: |
Taking the first step towards working with a therapist can be scary for anyone. However, as a clinician, I believe that fear and courage are two sides of the same coin. In order for us to appreciate courage, we have to appreciate fear as well and face it head on. Together, we will do just that, looking at areas of your life where you feel stuck or lost and approach it in a way that feels safe and manageable.
In my practice I work with clients to achieve a greater sense of awareness, empowerment, and develop better solutions and strategies to resolve their issues and problems. I believe that, as people become more aware and accepting of themselves, they are more capable of finding happiness and contentment in their lives. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Together we will work to identify goals, work towards reaching those goals, and work to improve resiliency, adaptability, assertiveness, and empowerment in your life and relationships.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Call or email today to schedule your first appointment.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
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Depression
Relationship Issues
Stress Management
Adjustment Disorder
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Bipolar Disorder
Co-dependency
Divorce/Dissolution
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Grief/Loss
Life Transitions
Pain Management
Personal Growth
Physical Disabilities
Self-esteem
Sleep Disorders
Smoking Cessation
Terminal/Chronic Illness
Women's Issues
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| Age Specialties: |
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Biofeedback/Neurofeedback
Rational-Emotive
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Mindfulness / Awareness
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
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| Education: |
PhD in Counseling
University of North Texas, 2009
MS in Counseling
Texas A&M University-Commerce, 1999
BS in Psychology
College of Charleston, 1992
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| License #: |
7545 |
| License State: |
North Carolina |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Licensed Professional Counselor (North Carolina)
National Certified Counselor (National Board for Certified Counselors)
Certified Biofeedback Therapist, Associate Fellow (Biofeedback Certification International Alliance) |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | American Counseling Association | | Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce |
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| Fee Schedule: |
Initial Intake Session (50 min): $130.00
Biofeedback Session (50 min): $110.00
Counseling / Coaching Session (50 min): $105.00 |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any PPO (with Out-of-Network Benefits)
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Although you are welcome to use your insurance benefits, please note that I am considered an out-of-network provider. If you wish to use your insurance benefits, I will be happy to send a statement to your insurance company so you can be reimbursed directly by your insurance. Payment of services is expected at the end of each session. Cash, checks, and major credits are all accepted. |
| Office Hours: |
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. By appointment only. |
| Driving Directions: |
Driving directions to my practice in Wake Forest: From Capital Blvd / US-1, take Exit #125 Business 98 / Durham Road towards downtown Wake Forest. The Wake Forest Business Park is located next to McDonald's. My office is located in the business park at the back left corner. You will see my name listed on the door of the 839-C office suite.
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