I believe strongly in helping each person find their laughter and spirit, using evidence-based, compassionate care. My work focuses on teenagers, adults, and couples where I utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), attachment-based, somatic, narrative, and experiential therapies in a way that is tailored to meet the needs of each client and situation. I am experienced in doing EMDR virtually, so even if you are a telehealth client, we can effectively use EMDR as part of your therapy.
A session with me involves a lot of humor, compassion, and honesty
My specialties include working with relational/marital concerns, PTSD, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, men’s issues, career and professional development, life transitions, and peer/school relationships. I am passionate about meeting people where they are at, whatever the situation or background. A session with me involves a lot of humor, compassion, and honesty. I work to create a safe environment for individuals and couples to feel comfortable being vulnerable and facing themselves honestly is the key to successful change. We are all human and I strive to utilize the imperfections inherent in human nature to build relationships and model growth with my clients.
There is great power in relationships and secure attachments, so I work hard to create a mutually secure and trusting bond with all my clients to support their growth. Together we will develop a plan to help you get where you want to be, working together to identify strengths and growth areas.
Specialities and Education
Specialties
Older Teens and Adults
ADHD
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Treatment Approaches
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Experiential Therapy
Family / Marital / Systems
Internal Family Systems
Narrative
Person-Centered
Relational
Sandplay
Somatic
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused
License & Education
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
MN License Number 4045TX License Number 205046
EMDRIA Trained EMDR Practitioner
Level 1 and 2 CertificationMaster of Science—Marriage and Family Therapy
St. Cloud State University