About

Welcome!
Entering therapy can be a big step for many people. As your therapist, I value an experience that is safe, comfortable, and promotes sound mental health.

I am a Master level Clinical Social Worker born and raised in Denver, Colorado and became a Michigan transplant in 2012. I earned a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Colorado State University, and a Master of Social Work Degree from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. I hold my License for Clinical Social Work in the state of Michigan. I opened my private practice in 2017 and have been working in clinical mental health setting for over a decade.

Approach

My therapeutic approach encompasses the use of many evidence-based practices centered on the client’s need. I believe understanding, empathy, attention, acceptance, and encouragement are crucial in developing a relationship with my clients. I value a safe space for clients to express themselves honestly, and strive to help the client identify and understand his or her true feelings. Emphasizing both the present and the past of a client’s story informs good therapy, as well as awareness of physical needs. All in all, I value a Holistic approach to therapy as it promotes the integration of all aspects of one’s life in order to lead a more purposeful and fulfilling life. 

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based practices. I am a certified Brainspotting practioner, which focuses on unprocessed trauma in the subcortical brain. CBT uses a variety of techniques to focus on solving problems by observing and modifying one’s thoughts and behaviors. DBT is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that was developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan. DBT specifically focuses on managing painful emotions and decreasing conflict in one’s life with the use of mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.