Hi, I’m Hope!
I am an advocate for mental health and wellness. I’m a former elementary teacher who pivoted into the mental health field. I love creating art and writing.
I am in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program at Liberty University and anticipate completing the program in August 2025. I am currently a counseling intern at CENLA Professional Counseling in Alexandria, LA, under the supervision of Suzanne Palmer, LPC, LAC.
Theoretical Orientation
I am skilled with theoretical and practical skills and use an integrative approach to counseling. Some of the therapeutic approaches and modalities I incorporate into my counseling sessions include:
- Person-Centered Theory
- Existential Therapy
- Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
I believe that humans are fallible (James 3:2); we have the capacity to make the choice to heal (Matthew 22:37); we can experience redemption (Ephesians 1:7-8). My goal is to hold space with you in the counseling room through empathetic and reflective listening as you explore your inner thoughts and emotions to come to a clearer understanding of yourself and the world around you. Through this collaborative processing of human connection in the counseling room, healing takes place.
Education
- Masters in Composition, Liberty University
- Masters in Psychology, National University
- Masters in Education, Liberty University
- Certified Professional Christian Life Coach, BCLC