Patients know themselves better than anyone — they are their own (and my) best resource when it comes to treatment. I engage in therapy with my patients — meeting them where they're at — as a joint venture where our knowledge and skills are combined to create positive and healthy solutions. A good therapeutic relationship includes trust, authenticity, freedom, challenging and positive outcomes.

I have experience working with diverse populations — from college volleyball coach to counselor at a residential adolescent treatment facility. All of these experiences have deeply influenced my work with patients and my passion for this industry. I take pride in my deep concern for patient well-being and overall betterment of functioning — it is one that comes from a place of empathy and support.

Education

• Master's degree, Social Work, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota

Internships

• WINGS Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility, Litchfield Minnesota
• Mille Lacs County Child and Family Services, Mille Lacs, Minnesota
• Mille Lacs County Outpatient Psychotherapy Services, Mille Lacs, Minnesota

Certification

• Licensed Graduate Social Worker

• Adjustment disorders
• Adolescent and children's behavioral health (ages 7 and up)
• Anxiety disorders
• Community education
• Community health and wellness
• Depressive disorders
• Grief and loss
• Local elementary and high school support
• Local high school and college sports team support
• Parenting skills
• Trauma work
• Women's health