About Me

I bring over 25 years of experience and a deep passion for my work as a Licensed Professional Counselor to All Things New Counseling, where I have served over 2,500 clients since opening the doors to my physical office in Nixa, Missouri in 2009.

I love to serve my community in this way-- when individuals and relationships thrive, so do their communities!

I serve many surrounding communities as well-- including Springfield, Ozark, Republic and Willard.

I specialize in in-person (face to face) treatment in my newly designed and constructed therapy office in Nixa, MO. Every aspect of my facility both indoors and outdoors was designed to facilitate nervous system grounding. Visit my website for more information and pictures.

I also provide telehealth services to clients who are anywhere in the state of Missouri at the time services are delivered.

My approach creates a collaborative connection with my clients by normalizing the human experience of pain and suffering as something that is common to all of humanity. As I get to know more about you and your experiences, I pay attention to your strengths and what you are already doing well. As you grow in awareness of your positive qualities, skills, and strengths, you will tend to feel more empowered to confront and resolve difficult situations. EMDR treatment can help to facilitate this process with a wide range of treatment concerns. My specialty focuses are trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD (C PTSD), attachment trauma, and religious trauma.

I have a holistic view that considers the entire person- body, mind, and spirit –with the perspective that addressing these aspects together provides the best and most effective treatment approach.

Additionally, I have a trained and certified therapy dog on staff at my physical office. He is a charming 22 lb Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Dewey, and he will consistently greet you in the office with wiggles, wags, and delight! Dewey earned his Canine Good Citizenship certificate endorsed by the AKC, and Dewey and I are certified as a therapy team. You will get to meet Dewey and interact with him if you schedule in-person visits.