This Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor holds an M.S. in Counseling from Faulkner University and a Graduate Certificate in Marriage, Couples & Family Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. With over seven years of experience, they have served in clinical leadership roles including clinical director and supervisor for multidisciplinary teams in community mental health. Their work has involved supervising clinical mental health interns and acting as a preceptor for psychiatric nurse practitioner students. They have also developed programs, trainings, and community outreach initiatives focused on reducing stigma, advocating for clients, and improving access to care.