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What drives us? What completes us? Where do we get stuck in life, in relationships? How can we become the sort of person we long to be? What matters most to us and why can’t we get to that place of fulfillment? For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by questions like this. I believe this interest was planted in me by my Creator; Who used it to lead me into my calling as a Christian counselor.
After graduating from the University of Mississippi, I worked with college students through the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ (now known as Cru). After several years, I realized my need for additional training to help people deal with very real and deep life issues. This desire led me to Reformed Theological Seminary to study Marriage and Family therapy. Central to this training was having to face the uncomfortable work of examining myself—my own baggage, needs, unhealthy patterns and failures. I’m very grateful for the beginning of that life-long process. It has given me insight and compassion for the trials, hurts and tragedies of those with whom I now work. |
Since earning an M.A. in Marriage and Family therapy in 1983, I have counseled in a variety of volunteer and professional settings. I’m a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and the Alabama Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. I’m associated with Focus on the Family as part of their Christian Counselor Network.
Since 2004, I’ve been in practice in the Birmingham, AL area, providing therapy for adults (primarily women) for issues such as anxiety, trauma recovery, parenting, relational conflicts, and spiritual struggles. I work extensively with couples struggling with communication, parenting, conflict resolution, and extended family challenges.
I love seeking answers to those critical questions throughout the counseling process; seeing how the application of sound therapy can ease those struggles and free us to have the relationships for which we long. I am continually enthralled by the way a loving God reaches into our lives to renew our hearts and shape us into who He created us to be.
Jeff and I have been married and in ministry for 35 years as he has pastored in the Presbyterian Church in America. We have 1 son who is with the Lord, 2 grown children, a charming son-in- law, and 2 exceptional granddaughters!
Since 2004, I’ve been in practice in the Birmingham, AL area, providing therapy for adults (primarily women) for issues such as anxiety, trauma recovery, parenting, relational conflicts, and spiritual struggles. I work extensively with couples struggling with communication, parenting, conflict resolution, and extended family challenges.
I love seeking answers to those critical questions throughout the counseling process; seeing how the application of sound therapy can ease those struggles and free us to have the relationships for which we long. I am continually enthralled by the way a loving God reaches into our lives to renew our hearts and shape us into who He created us to be.
Jeff and I have been married and in ministry for 35 years as he has pastored in the Presbyterian Church in America. We have 1 son who is with the Lord, 2 grown children, a charming son-in- law, and 2 exceptional granddaughters!
