I am from South Florida where, as a child, I spent a lot of time in and on the water. I first came to North Carolina as a young child, visiting the creeks and forests of Cherokee and Balsam in the Smoky Mountains. I returned to the Smoky Mountains in 1992 and fell in love all over again. I love the ocean. I love the mountains. I needed both! I wanted to stay in the south and, so, being a city girl, I moved to the greater Charlotte area in 1994.
I come from a line of healers and helpers including doctors, nurses, and social workers/therapists. I wanted to help people and I have a natural curiosity about the how and why of human behavior. So, psychology was a natural for me.
I have been practicing full-time as a Licensed Psychologist for more than thirty years. In that time, I have learned a great deal about people, their commonalities, and their differences. My style is patient, calm, frank, analytical/logical, and supportive. I am focused and disciplined which allows me to cut to the heart of the matter quickly and easily.
People ask me “don’t you get tired of listening to people’s problems?” I do not get tired of the work. The reason is because much more is happening here than my listening to people’s problems. In my practice, people are learning about themselves. People are finding ways to feel better. When people feel better, they do better. That is, they make decisions which improve their life. It is exciting for both us! It is refreshing, even invigorating, to see people make lasting changes they want to make! Come join us!
Click on the “Purpose and Approach” tab to learn about why I do this work and what will be our process.
Whenever you are ready to speak with me, please call 704-776-6438.