Education and Specializations

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Liberty University

Bachelor’s in Psychology and Christian Counseling, Liberty University

Additional Training: Level I Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Happily married for over 37 years, my husband and I are both natives of North Carolina, and are avid Duke Blue Devils fans. We have four adult children, three of whom are married, and five precious grands! With more than 30 years in ministry across several southeastern states and Wyoming, we have spent more of those years in middle Tennessee than not, finally settling in historic Columbia with our Bearded Dragon, Beans.

Some of my favorite things besides being Mimi are outside walks, a good book, coffee chats, and hanging out with my husband and family (and, of course, watching Duke basketball!).

In addition to my work as a therapist, I am an accomplished pianist, a dedicated piano instructor, and a three-time cancer survivor. Balancing demanding roles as a ministry wife, mom, Mimi, therapist, piano teacher, and parent-caregiver has been both my greatest challenge and my greatest joy. My passion is to come alongside those who are hurting and help them navigate life and find healing and emotional health.

Affiliations

AAMFT - American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

TNAMFT - Tennessee Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

LMFT license # 2282

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