Deeply knowing ourselves and letting others deeply know us takes courage, especially if our trust has been violated in the past. Many people experience feeling unseen and misunderstood in relationships or have identified patterns that undermine wellbeing, struggling to know how to change. Working with a therapist can create an empathetic space to explore life’s complicated and sometimes painful questions. If we work together, I will set the intention to deeply understand who you are while also emphasizing an environment of trust and empowerment.
I am a trained social worker who believes who and how we are is shaped by our upbringing, our identities, and the culture we exist within. Often these influences impact how we address stressors and communicate in relationships. My approach will be specific to your unique life experiences and focus on understanding how those experiences have affected you. As a person-centered practitioner, I will take care to ensure our time together is anti-oppressive. You can expect our work to be grounded in non-judgment, authenticity, and curiosity as we build a partnership in the healing process.
Professionally I have worked with individuals who occupy a range of social locations, many of whom have encountered stigma and discrimination. I have worked with folks experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and childhood abuse.
I believe wholeheartedly in people’s resilience and their capacity to heal in relationships, and I would feel honored to walk with you on your journey.
SPECIALTIES
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Depression
Anxiety
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Life Transitions
Relationship Concerns
Identity and Purpose
End of Life
education
M.S.W – University of Minnesota
M.F.A. – University of California
B.F.A – Northern Illinois University
clinical experience
CARE Counseling (Present)
Wayside Recovery Center
Stark Clinic – People Incorporated
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