I am committed to developing a therapeutic relationship that encourages authenticity, personal growth, and self-acceptance. When life is challenging and making changes feels too hard, therapy doesn’t have to be. I advocate for small shifts in thoughts and actions to make day-to-day living more manageable and, when built upon, a more meaningful life. No matter what age or stage of life or which type of therapy is the best fit, everyone benefits from a better understanding of their thoughts, motivations, and behaviors.
I employ a person-centered approach to therapy utilizing empathy, acceptance, and respect informed by Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I received a BFA in painting and printmaking and am currently working towards my Master’s of Social Work, clinical track, from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. My diverse and broad background allows me to be a caring and effective therapist.
SPECIALTIES
Adults
Adolescents
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Stress-reduction
Mindfulness
Substance Use
Eating disorders
Life Transitions
Parenting
Sexuality and Gender
education
M.S.W– Saint Mary’s university of Minnesota (in progress)
B.F.A– Saint Cloud State University
clinical experience
CARE Counseling (Present)
Daily Work–Person-centered case management
In network with
CARE’s Clinicians are In-Network with a variety of providers including:
- BCBS – Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MHCP – MA
- Medical Assistance
- PreferredOne
- UCare
- HealthPartners
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Hennepin Health
Additionally, Out of Network & Out of Pocket options are available.
resources
Understanding research and the root cause of common psychological issues is a great first step to creating a healthier you!
- Combat Negative Thinking PDF
- Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
- Esther Perel
- Hardwiring Happiness
- How to Combat Negative Thinking: Combat Negative Thinking PDF
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
- The Noonday Demon: an Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon
- The Impact of Trauma on Your Body: Fight or Flight PDF