I am in private practice at Heartland Clinic in Lafayette Indiana. Prior to opening my private practice, I worked for two community mental health agencies where I was a Therapist. I have clinical experience helping adolescents and adults with a wide range of problems including relationship issues, substance abuse, anger management, anxiety, depression, and a variety of sexual problems, including concerns about sexual orientation, gender identity, sex offending, and sexual addiction.
My favorite things to work with are couples counseling, anger management, and helping people who have questions about their gender identity, sexual orientation and have sexual questions.
Why did I become a Therapist? I have envisioned working in private practice since late in elementary school. I found that I am always talking with and helping others, which I really enjoy. I have a great deal of fun with my work and I certainly hope my clients end up having as much fun as I do!
My educational background includes a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from Indiana University. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Purdue University (Lafayette, Indiana campus), where I double majored in Psychology and Sociology. I also earned a minor in Computer Technology. In addition, I've received training on a variety of clinical subjects including anger management, anxiety, couples counseling, codependency, personality disorders, PTSD, and various types of sexual issues. I continue to learn more about counseling and therapy by participating in anger management workshops and various trainings, as well as reading and lecturing about various topics related to counseling and online coaching.
On the personal side, I grew up in the Lafayette area and have spent the majority of my life here. When I'm not at the office, I can usually be found fishing, going to local festivals, taking a tour of southern Indiana and whatnot.
Professional Membership:
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Board Member Mental Health America (Tippecanoe County)
International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO)
Professional Training:
Master of Social Work, May, 2005, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts, May, 2003, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Professional Experience: Mental Health Therapist, Heartland Clinic, Lafayette, IN 12/2007- current
Specializing in anger management, anxiety, and human sexuality via individual and couples counseling, marriage counseling
Online Coach, Buck Black Mental Health Services LLC, Lafayette, IN 12/2007- current
Specializing in anger management, anxiety, couples therapy, and human sexuality via Skype, phone, and email
