I have always loved to read research and to preach about the benefits of mental health counseling with the right therapist. But my quest to professionally enter the field of mental health, rather than to just talk about it, didn't begin until my sons were in college. I returned to school to finish my bachelor's degree in Psychology and followed that by completing my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Now, I'm building on my years of working with others through my little space in the therapy world: Avail Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC.

My concentration is working with individuals from adolescence through the challenges and concerns of being senior adults. I also specialize in working with parents and parent/child relationships, as well as couples.