about

I’m a Licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor and have been working as a counselor since 2016. I received my Bachelors degree in psychology and my Masters degree in counseling psychology from Troy University.

Before my counseling career, I served on active duty in the Air Force as an aircraft mechanic then as a Director of Education at a leadership school. However, I discovered I enjoyed helping others navigating life stressors and decided a life change to counseling was the right choice. After dipping my toe in each area of mental health practice, I decided working outpatient with children is where I wanted to be. And because I am a lifelong learner, I set off on the Registered Play Therapy path and discovered Adlerian play therapy which is now the theoretical base for my work. One core principle I believe in is that people need to feel courageous, connected, capable, and that they count. These are known as the Crucial C’s. When they have balanced Crucial C’s, they can live an emotionally healthy life. This is my goal as a therapist.

I am happily married to my wonderful husband of 25 years; we have two adult children, three dogs, a cat, and backyard chickens. I enjoy reading and doing puzzles. Time with family and friends is my happy place and I believe quality connection is what keeps me grounded. 

Meet Wookie:

Wookie is a 5-year-old Aussie Mountain Doodle and therapy dog. She loves to fetch, be cuddled, or just have her belly rubbed. Wookie makes the perfect therapy dog because she helps kids and adults co-regulate emotions. She also helps boost connection, learn to regulate emotions, and skills development. Wookiee is free to move between the playroom and office as she feels comfortable. When she needs a break, she will go to her bed in Angela’s office which is her off limits area. She leads by example of how to communicate, when to take breaks, and how to self-regulate.