Challenging life situations and relationships can shape and guide your emotions and choices. Using the framework of God’s word along with evidence-based methods, I can lead you to understanding the bigger picture of your situation and how it is you got to this place.  Each session is an investment towards building a different future and undoing patterns of thought & behavior that have kept you cycling through the same life challenges again and again.  I’m invested in your growth towards living in healthier relationships with Yourself, with God, and others.  I offer both Counseling & Life Coaching depending on your needs and goals.

Practice Description

New to TN, I am a Clinical Pastoral Therapist undergoing the TN licensure process & a Personal Life Coach. I have been in the mental health field for 21 years having worked in capacities of Pastoral, Clinical, & Associate Counselors, Chaplain, Life Coach, & Mentor.  I work with Individuals, Couples & Families (pre-teen thru elder) facing issues resulting from trauma, abuse, co-occurring issues, relationship issues, forgiveness, hope, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, anger, life transitions, career change, disability/chronic illness, health & wellness, & spiritual formation.  I offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation to answer your questions, get to know your situation and goals, & and determine if we are a good match to move forward with your situation.

Visit my website at www.restoringthebrokenhearted.com

I offer secure telehealth counseling and accept no insurances for payment.

Bibliography

M.A. Pastoral Counseling, Moravian Theological Seminary (2010);  B.A. Psychology, Muhlenberg College (2006); Post Grad Certificate, Trauma & Co-Occurring Disorders, Drexel University (2012);  Diploma, Clinical Pastoral Education/1unit, Lehigh Valley Hospital (2011); Diploma & Certificate, Professional Life Coaching, Light University (2024); Diplomas & Certificate, Life Coaching, The Institute for Life Coach Training (2016);  Diploma & Certificate, Health & Wellness Coaching, American Council on Exercise (2000)

I presently hold a temporary license in Tennessee as a Clinical Pastoral Therapist (Tennessee #CPT70) and am under the Supervision of Richard Bruehl, PhD, CPT (Tennessee #CPT52)

Professional Affiliations

Tennessee Association of Pastoral Therapists (TNAPT) since 2023, American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) since 2020; International Christian Coaching Association (ICCA) since 2024, Christian Counseling Educational Foundation (CCEF) since 2005;