I enjoy working with adult clients who who want help with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss and psychosis. My areas of focus include working with caregivers, healthcare workers, medical trauma and supporting adult children of emotionally unavailable/immature parents. I seek to understand your values, goals and what you find meaningful in life. My practice supports people seeking a safe, inclusive space for personal growth. With a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, I work with diverse backgrounds and identities. I'm committed to providing gender-affirming care and support to the LGBTQI+ community.

My Background

With over two decades of working in healthcare investigating medical errors, I have extensive experience supporting clinical providers, patients and families involved in these life altering events. I also have expertise working with individuals and families living with psychosis. As a former trauma informed yoga instructor, I see benefit in the therapeutic applications of meditation, yoga and enjoy working somatically. I love being outside and working in partnership with nature as part of the therapy process.

My approach to therapy is person-centered and rooted in recovery oriented cognitive behavioral therapy, which is focuses on strengths and is designed to promote empowerment. I also integrate mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

I’m a currently a pre-licensed LPCC clinician working under the direct supervision of Anne Williams-Wengerd, LP, PhD.

Training & Education

• Counseling Psychology | Masters of Arts - University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN

• Epidemiology | Masters of Public Health - Boston University, Boston, MN

• Biology | Bachelors of Science - Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Motivational Interviewing - Health Education and Training Institute

Nature Based Therapy - Minneapolis Nature Based Therapy

Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor - Yess Yoga, Minneapolis, MN