Degrees & Credentials

Licenses

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), South Carolina #7811

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Massachusetts

M.A. in Clinical Counseling Psychology
The Citadel, Charleston SC; graduated May 2018

B.A. in Experimental Psychology
University of South Carolina, Columbia SC; graduated May 2013

Certificate in Comprehensive Sexology
The Buehler Institute; Estimated Graduation Date: December 2023

Certificate in Kink-Affirming Professional Practice
The Buehler Institute; Graduated June 2023

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Evergreen Certifications, Valid from April 2022-April 2023

Professional Memberships

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), member, 2022

Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE) Division
American Counseling Association, member, 2019-current

Clinical Experience

Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice
Harborside Counseling, 2019-Present

Consultant
Trans Provider Consultation Group, March 2020-Present

Counselor, The Counseling Center
College of Charleston, Sept 2018-May 2021

Counseling Intern, The Counseling Center
College of Charleston, Aug 2017-Dec 2017

Practicum Student, Our Place Clubhouse
Mental Health America, Jan 2017-May 2017

Continuing Education

ADHD

Advances in the Management of ADHD: Evidence-Based Medications and Psychosocial Treatments (3 CE)
Speaker: Russell Barkley, PhD; PESI; April 2022

Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication (6 CE)
Speaker: David Nowell, PhD; PESI; March 2022

anxiety & OCD

“Pure O” OCD: Identification & Treatment (2 CE)
Speaker: Nikki Rubin, PsyD; SimplePractice Learning; January 2023

Eating disorders

Mindful and Compassionate Treatment of People with Eating Disorders (8 CE)
Speaker: Tara Deliberto, PhD; PRAXIS; April 2022

Assessment and Treatment of Disordered Eating: Guidelines for Ethical Practice
Speaker: ACA Conference, 2019

LGBTQ+

Mental Health Interventions & LGBTQIA+ Youth
Speaker: Chandler Messengale, LMSW; We Are Family; June 23, 2021

Mental Health Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Communities
The Fenway Institute; Jan 7, 2021

Connecting with Local Resources (3 CE)
Speaker: Jen Bennett, LPC; The Citadel; February 1, 2019

Writing for Diverse Genders and Sexual Orientations (3 CE)
Speaker: Jen Bennett, LPC, The Citadel, February 1, 2019

Gender Therapy in Action (3 CE)
Speaker: Jen Bennett, LPC; The Citadel; February 2, 2019

Practicing Therapy Skills with Diverse Genders and Sexual Orientations (3 CE)
Speaker: Jen Bennett, LPC; The Citadel; February 2, 2019

An Affirmative Approach in Evaluating and Recommending Candidates for Gender Transition
Speaker: ACA Conference, 2019

Requeering the Trans Binary: Gender Non-Conforming Counseling Experiences
Speaker: ACA Conference, 2019

Words Can Hurt: Staying Competent in LGBTQI+ Terminology
Speaker: ACA Conference, 2019

Trans 202: Gender Dysphoria: An introduction, Co-occurring and Clinical Interventions
Speaker: Katie Leikam; October 29, 2018

Sex therapy

Trans-Centered Sex Therapy (6 CE)
Speaker: Damon Constantinides; CIIS; August 27, 2022

Let’s Talk About Porn
Speaker: Diane Gleim; The Bueler Institute; May 4, 2022

Master Conflict Therapy: A New Model for Practicing Couples and Sex Therapy
Speaker: ACA Conference, 2019

Monogamy is Over if You Want it: Working with Polyamorous and Nonmonogamous Clients
Speaker: ACA Conference, 2019

specific therapy modalities

Evidence Based Solution Focused Brief Therapy Core Techniques, 1 Day Intensive
Speaker: Yyvone Dolan; Institute of Solution Focused Therapy; December 17, 2019

Motivational Interviewing Intensive Training
College of Charleston; Fall 2018

trauma

2 Day Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop: EMDR, CBT, and Somatic-based Interventions to Move Clients from Surviving to Thriving (12.5 CE)
Speaker: Arielle Schwartz, PhD; PESI; April 11-12, 2022

Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing (3 CE)
Somatic Experiencing International; July 15, 2021

clinical supervision

Supervision with Purpose: Laying the Groundwork for Gender-Affirming Care
Speaker: Shawn G; Gender Health Training Institute; April 7, 2025

Clinical Supervision Course
Speaker: Barbara Melton, et al; SCCMHA; Fall 2024

misc.

Tarot and Therapy
Speaker: Sonia Fregoso, LMFT; Inclusive Therapists; August 26, 2021

Clinical Documentation: How to Write Efficient and Ethical Progress Notes
Speaker: Elizabeth Irias; Therapy Notes; January 7, 2021

Cutting Edge: Assessing and Treating Clients with Self Injurious Behaviors (5.5 CE)
Speaker: Barbara Melton, LPC; March 26, 2019