Oftentimes we are taught that expressing our worries is a sign of weakness. I believe that It takes strength and courage to start counseling and I hope to create a calm, non judgmental environment which allows you to express all parts of yourself. My goal is to cultivate a compassionate and collaborative relationship where people from all backgrounds can come to feel seen and heard. I use a person-centered and narrative approach in a caring and playful manner.
My specialties include children, adolescents, adults, anxiety, depression, trauma, men’s counseling, life transitions, identity and self-esteem. I have experience using Drama Therapy with elementary aged children, which is a form of imaginative play therapy that can help target areas of trauma.
I received my masters degree from the University of San Diego and completed my practicum year with an organization that provides counseling to the Native population in Southern California. I have experience working in schools in the US and abroad. I have also spent considerable time with adults and children in mental health programs in the Twin Cities. I have had the opportunity to learn from, and work with many different types of people and I would be honored to be a part of your growth!
SPECIALTIES
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Life Transitions
Drama Therapy
Identity
Self-Esteem
Men’s Counseling
education
M.A. – Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of San Diego
B.A. – Psychology, University of Minnesota
clinical experience
CARE Counseling (present)
The Miss Kendra Program – School Based
Southern California American Indian Resource Center (SCAIR)
People Incorporated
Athlos Leadership Academy
Washburn Center for Children
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