Welcome to Changes Recovery Counseling

I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 2007 with a specialization in social science, psychology and sociology. I earned a Master of Science Degree in Law and Public Policy from California University of Pennsylvania in 2012. Over the past 10 years my professional experience includes mental health, behavior management, psychosocial rehabilitation and substance abuse counseling.  I have worked with all populations from young children, and adolescents, to adults and the aging population.  Additionally, I have

experience with Court ordered clients, Clients on Probation/Parole, and clients referred by social service agencies.  My goal is to provide a high quality of care to our rural community clients and partners and establish a standard of excellence in counseling our under-served population.

 I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UNLV with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Human Services. I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the state of Nevada with over eight years of experience in addictions. I am a Nationally Certified Anger Management Specialist II (CAMS II) with professional experience in working with children, juveniles and adults. I have a professional background of working with individuals in a variety of settings to include substance abuse treatment, mental health, domestic violence, probation departments and school settings. I have over 10 years of group facilitation skills. I am currently working towards my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. My overall goal is to assist individuals to reach their fullest potential to lead productive lives.  

I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Services/Management from University of Phoenix in 2006. I completed my Masters of Science in Counseling Marriage, Family and Child Therapy Degree in 2017. I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and was Certified as Supervisor of Alcohol and Drug Counselor Interns in 2018. I have worked as support staff for a residential substance abuse facility and as a case manager. Professionally, I have held positions as support staff, case manager, intake/assessment counselor, and Assistant Director of a 56 bed men's residential facility.  I acquired my Marriage and Family Therapist Intern License June 2018. I am a co-credentialed therapist who has worked in the behavioral health field for more than 12 years. My passion is to help individuals who struggle with substance use or have mental health diagnosis' to live their best life managing life on life's terms.