Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Lonnie received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, her love and devotion to children and helping others grew into a passion of counseling. Lonnie received her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and PhD in Human Services from Walden University. 

APPROACH
Lonnie believes that individuals are unique, and her goal is to help individuals learn to love themselves and lead a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life.

• Person-centered approach to help individuals cope with loss and trauma with empathy and care
• Emphasis on a person center and humanistic approach to counseling, treating individuals, families, and couples with compassion and unconditional positive regard.
• Person centered and humanistic approach, helping her clients become more self-actualizing and self-fulfilling
• Cognitive behavioral approach as well as a dialectical approach as well

HISTORY

• Individual and family counseling in Jacksonville, Florida for children and their families in the community and in school.
• Crisis counselor in Estes Park, Colorado working with women and children surviving domestic violence and sexual assault.

Lonnie is excited to be a part of Innovation Counseling Services, LLC where she provides individuals with the ability to build healthy relationships with others.