About Me

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for working with people. I worked in the field of substance abuse treatment for 17 years and part-time in private practice with children and families at Life Matters Christian Counseling for 13 years. I received my Bachelor, Master, and Educational Specialist degrees from Jacksonville State University and am a certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the Alabama Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association. I have returned to the JSU counseling department as an adjunct instructor for the past 8 years.

I am excited to be working as the Mental Health Services Coordinator in my own community addressing the stigma of "mental health issues" and striving to assist students and families with mental wellness by linking families to resources and helping create positive patterns for student success. I believe managing our mental health is as crucial as managing physical health because the two are strongly correlated. My focus will be on prevention, intervention, and education of students and staff to optimize their success both inside and outside of the classroom.