About Me

I'm a native of Decatur Georgia. I attended Southwest DeKalb High School, Spelman College, State University of West Georgia, Argosy University, and Liberty University.  I hold a Bachelor's of Arts in psychology, a Master's of Education in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, an Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction, and I hold a certificate in Christian counseling.

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I'm a suicide attempt survivor.  My suicide attempt was Labor Day weekend of 2011.  My journey to healing included several inpatient hospital stays, Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), Intensive Outpatient Therapy, 10+ years of various medication regimens, and countless hours of therapy.  While I have seen numerous therapists over the course of my 10+ years to wellness, I have been fortunate enough to remain with the same psychiatric team throughout this journey.

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Maintaining my mental wellness is my top priority!  There was a time that I was passive in my healing.  This is no longer true.  I put in a great deal of work managing my mental health.  I lean on my support system. I am aware of my triggers.  I plan for anxiety provoking situations.  I now practice intentional self-care.  I never get too busy for therapy.  I practice gratitude. I have learned the importance of clearly defined boundaries.  Basically, I learned that I am worth it!