When bad days start to feel like bad weeks, know that you are not alone. It would be an honor to get to know you or your child better and develop an effective plan to address whatever challenges you may be facing at school, work, or home. Life can be very stressful not only for adults but also for children and begin to take its toll on our physical and emotional health. Working together, we can restore balance and develop new ways to cope. By providing a safe environment build on trust, you can be your authentic self without judgment. I will listen and offer support, encouragement, and motivation towards achieving your desired outcome.
I work with children (ages 5+), adolescents, and adults for individual and family therapy. I enjoy a collaborative style while being flexible and utilizing evidenced-based and creative approaches that are tailored to you/ your child’s needs such as play therapy and expressive arts. I’ve worked with a wide range of presenting concerns from adjusting to loss of relationships due to factors such as death, separation, or incarceration to serious emotional and behavioral concerns. I also have a very good knowledge of working with child development and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. attention-deficit, autism spectrum) in addition to anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, and posttraumatic stress. Specialized experience includes providing school-based therapy, working with culturally diverse families involved in foster care, child protective services and juvenile probation, and the public school system. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children ages 6-18. I have also worked with women/ families experiencing homelessness and substance abuse. Personal and career development is an area of interest.
I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Industrial-Organizational emphasis, Minor in Communications) from Augsburg University and my Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Board Approved Supervisor.
education
Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Minor in Communication, Augsburg University
clinical experience
Thad Wilderson & Associates
Perspectives Family Center
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety
Depression
Suicidal Ideation
Adjustment and Transitions
Grief/ Loss
Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress
Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity/ Impulsivity
Behavioral Problems
Anger
Autism Spectrum
Social and Relational Issues
Self-Esteem
Family Communication
Parenting
Personal Development
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
- United Health/Medica
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