Hello, I am the owner of Morning Joy Counseling, LLC, where I am committed to helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential through mental health and wellness. Whether through individual counseling sessions or engaging speaking engagements, I am passionate about empowering others to live their best lives.

“It's up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind”.
                                                           ― Steve Maraboli

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor and Certified EMDR Therapist who attained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2002 from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Counseling in 2005 from Argosy University.

Along with being a therapist and business owner, I am a professional coach and motivator. I help others visualize their dreams and turn them into a reality of success. I’m proactive about sharing my experience with others, while still maintaining my roots in the therapeutic community. I am also provide EMDR Consultation as a Consultant-in-Training  to those seeking EMDRIA certification or needing general EMDR consultation. 

I have over 18 years in the field, and my specialties in working with individual adults include anxiety, stress, and trauma therapy. I am a  EMDR Certified therapist and I believe in utilizing evidence-based strategies such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness to help reach the desired goals of living a successful life. I also provide couples, marriage, and premarital counseling as a SYMBIS certified facilitator and a Gottman level 2 trained therapist.