Mindful Counseling Services is a place where empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive regard matter! It is where you can talk about real issues that are important to you in a safe and non-judgemental environment and gain new perspectives, skills and insight about how to approach situations, emotions, and thoughts that may be difficult and multifaceted for you to tackle.
I am a multicultural sensitive and competent counselor who is self-aware and listens, guides, and challenges clients into being more authentic and managing mental health concerns. I utilize interventions that invoke awareness and thought about the issue(s) and influence clients identify development and the therapeutic relationship.
I have a BA in Justice from American University and a MS in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I am a licensed professional counselor in DC, VA, and MD.
I am a career changer and spent many years in Human Resources. I have experience working with individuals, couples and groups with various mental health and career counseling concerns. I love helping my clients achieve successful emotional well-being.
Memberships
Chi Sigma Iota member, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International
Member, American Counseling Association (ACA), 2014 Graduate Student Volunteer, ACA Annual Conference in Hawaii
Member, District of Columbia Mental Health Counseling Association (DCMHCA)
Member, National Career Development Association (NCDA)
Member, Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counseling Association (NVLPC)
My experience enables me to offer effective individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.
My focus is to help individuals and couples heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
I promise to be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, I am able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. I can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with both couples and is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship.
Career Counseling is a style of therapy. It helps you better understand yourself and is an expression of your identity. Many mental health concerns are intertwined in career counseling, which only trained counselors can help you with. It encompasses career development, exploration, transitions and assessments.
The role of career development counseling is to provide a service to help people better organize ones thoughts and feelings about their careers options and focus on what they need to do to achieve their career goals. Career Development involves managing your career over ones lifespan, which I can help you with.
As a graduate of a CACREP graduate program (MS in Mental Mental Health Counseling), and certified practitioners of the MBTI and Strong, I can administer and interpret these assessments to help you visit how you work best and what you do best and how that aligns with your values and interests.
Do you think you need a career change? Are you challenged by career choices? I can help you identify and explore career options, trends and goals that will align with your life's mission.
Please contact me with questions.
Open today | 08:00 am – 04:00 pm |
Mon-Wed: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat/Sun: Please contact me for availability