I am fascinated by human behavior and understanding the underlying reasons for what leads people to make the decisions they do, or how they perceive situations. I like exploring the symptoms people experience and how they can relate to other symptoms. I believe that mental health can be a complex thing and there is no “one size fits all” type of treatment. I utilize a person-centered approach focusing on empathy as well as developing and maintaining a safe environment to work on treatment together. I also utilize cognitive behavioral therapy techniques as I believe our thoughts and beliefs significantly affect our behavior.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other trauma-related disorders, among others. I have worked with relationship concerns, self-esteem, identity exploration, children in foster care, and LGBTQ+ struggles. I have worked with clients ranging from children to older adults. I have also provided therapy in several different environments including home-based, school-based, community mental health centers/private practice and jail/prison.
I welcome clients aged 12 and over. I look forward to working together to build skills and process through struggles to develop a better level of functioning.
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety
Depression
Adolescents
LGBTQIA+
CBT
Solution-Focused
education
M.A. – Valparaiso University
B.A. – University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
clinical experience
CARE Counseling (present)
Centered Practice
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