Hi, I’m Abi.

 I specialize in helping college students, adults (18+), and couples learn coping skills and self-awareness to help them cultivate the ability to have healthy relationships with themselves and others. I enjoy seeing people learn, heal, and grow. 
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While I take a warm, collaborative and interactive approach to therapy, I also like to keep it real; I am relatively direct, and tend to (compassionately) call it as I see it. After working for 18+ years in corporate America as an executive recruiter, volunteering in my free time on the weekends working with children and the homeless population, and also my own hardships in life, led me to becoming a therapist. I love helping others begin to dream, take steps, and maximize their own full potential. 

I have a passion for working with individuals from all walks of life who are trying to actively improve their overall well being and become self-empowered. I look forward to connecting with and learning how I can help you along your life journey.

Therapies and Modalities Utilized.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Trauma Focused Therapy 
Gottman Couples Counseling
SYMBIS Pre-Martial Counseling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solutions Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Christian Counseling
Person-Centered Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)

Education and Specialty Training.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Intensive with Dr. Lisa Coyne

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dr. Russ Harris

  • Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) from Zero Suicide Institute 

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Certification, EMDR Institute

  • Gottman Marriage Counseling

    • Level 1 Certification 

    • Level 2 Certification

  • SYMBIS Pre-Martial Counseling Facilitator Certification

  • Treating Self-Injury (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury - NSSI) with Dr. Barent Walsh

  • Liberty University (Baptist), Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2021, Cum Laude

  • Lee University (Church of God), Bachelor in Science in Ministry Leadership with an Emphasis in Counseling, 2016, Cum Laude

  • Cleveland State Community College, Associate of Science in General Studies, 2012

  • Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, New York

    • Culinary Arts, 2003

    • Culinary Management, 2002