Therapy Background
I received my Bachelors in Sociology in 2019 from Simmons College of Kentucky, and Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy in 2022 from Indiana Wesleyan University. I am currently licensed as an LPCA in Kentucky, NCC Certified, and in the process of earning clock hours from the Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Art Therapy Institute to become an Expressive Arts Coach-Educator.
Over the past couple years I have gained experience counseling clients of all ages (youth and adult), as well as individuals with various mental health differences. My approach to psychotherapy is person centered, while utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and various expressive arts mediums.
Over the past couple years I have gained experience counseling clients of all ages (youth and adult), as well as individuals with various mental health differences. My approach to psychotherapy is person centered, while utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and various expressive arts mediums.
Music Background
I have played in various orchestras, groups and ensembles, and performed in locations throughout Kentucky and Indiana. I have gained over 25 years of experience with violin having played 1st and 2nd chair in the Louisville Youth Orchestra (LYO), J Graham Brown School Orchestra, Fern Creek Traditional High School Orchestra, and St. Stephens Baptist Church Orchestra. I enjoy sharing my love of strings through teaching and have been teaching professionally out of my home since 2010, and at Moms Music from 2011 through 2012.
I have also developed and ran the Love of Strings (LOS) Suzuki violin program at the Metro Parks Shawnee Arts and Cultural Center since the summer of 2012. More recently I have evolved the LOS program into what is officially now known as the Nia Strings Violin Program since 2017.
I continue to teach and share my love of art and music and promote healing through mindfulness, music and art, and currently practice as a clinician at Louisville Expressive Therapies in Kentucky.
I have also developed and ran the Love of Strings (LOS) Suzuki violin program at the Metro Parks Shawnee Arts and Cultural Center since the summer of 2012. More recently I have evolved the LOS program into what is officially now known as the Nia Strings Violin Program since 2017.
I continue to teach and share my love of art and music and promote healing through mindfulness, music and art, and currently practice as a clinician at Louisville Expressive Therapies in Kentucky.
Therapeutic Modalities
- Talk Therapy/Psychotherapy
- Expressive Arts Mediums: Art, Music, Play, etc.
- Mindfulness
- Holistic/ Person Centered Approach
Insurance/ Payment
- WellCare
- Passport Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- CareSource
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Aetna
- Private Pay - $150 per session