Founder, CEO and Clinical Director of Center for Growth and Connection

Provide individual, group, and couple counseling for adults in the areas of anxiety, childhood trauma, and relationship difficulties.

I help coaching clients go from floundering to flourishing in their personal and professional lives.

Provided outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults in individual,family, and group counseling formats.Engaged in play therapy with children using a child-centered approach to treatment.Co-facilitated substance abuse group counseling services to inmates at the Loudoun CountyAdult Detention Center and provided other services to incarcerated individuals.Provided substance abuse assessments to inmates at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.Provided release planning to inmates at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.Maintained clinical records and documentation following HIPAA, state, and agency guidelines.Collaborated with clinical staff to develop and enhance client services.

Conducted research on a variety of topics for Academic Program Coordinator of the Counseling and Development program. Topics of focus include human trafficking, at-risk youth, refugees, and more.Developed materials for presentations.Corresponded with potential candidates for various programs related the C&D program.Provided other services as needed.Updated program web sites.

VenusVision.com was an online resource for women, providing inspiration and information without the negative messages found in traditional media.As the owner, I conceptualized VenusVision, saw it through the creative process to bring it live on the web. I developed material through research, writing, and networking with experts in a variety of fields to provide valuable information to VenusVision readers.I promoted VenusVision through a variety of social networking platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and at various women's events.

Published debut novel, Confessions of a Failed Anorexic in November 2011.Published articles in US Airways magazine and I Am Modern magazine.

Created personalized shopping experience with Stella & Dot jewelry. Mentored team of stylists to help them with their professional goals.Provided ongoing customer service to ensure satisfaction.

Created content for AIM Today web site. Areas of focus included entertainment, health and beauty, and music.Tracked and analyzed online traffic and usage statistics.Worked with programming partners and vendors to create special promotions.

Wrote and designed publications pertaining to preventable childhood injury.Worked with media to promote child safety issues and SAFE KIDS events.

Taught English as a second language to Japanese business professionals and students.Created industry-specific lesson plans.Worked with JICA (Japanese International Cooperative Agency) students to develop teaching techniques relating to their areas of expertise, including health, fitness, and home arts.

Wrote and produced bi-monthly Grocers Care newsletter.Worked with trade media to promote national events.Edited association materials.