Geraldine was born and raised in Bell Arthur NC, a little township within 10 miles of Greenville and Farmville NC. Geraldine received training in Early Childhood Education from Pitt Community College. A few years later earned a Bachelor of Social Work from East Carolina University and a Master of General Administration from Central Michigan University. Geraldine returned to East Carolina University and earned a Master of Social Work and Graduate Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling.

Growing up in my community we all were one family unit as I observed among my community members. We were all taught to be respectful, and helpers, regardless of a person’s background or life events. These same values remain true to me personally and professionally. Geraldine specializes in working with children beginning at age 7, adolescents, teenagers, and young and older adults. Geraldine has worked with a variety of mental health symptoms related to depression, anxiety, life stressors, adjustment issues, grief/loss, trauma-related events. Geraldine is also experienced in couple’s therapy, and parenting, and incorporates approaches to treatment, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral, Strength-Based Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused.

In her spare time, Geraldine enjoys spending time with her family and friends.