About
Sometimes it’s hard to reach out for help when life gets difficult. I’m so glad you did, and I hope I can play a role in supporting and encouraging you. I’d like to help you learn and use strategies to address your concerns and problems, and to achieve satisfaction, fulfillment, and peace of mind.
The question I begin with is not “What is wrong with you?” but rather, “What has happened to you?” I want to establish a safe, nonjudgmental and compassionate space for my clients to share their personal stories and experiences. We will collaborate to weave together elements of patterns, strengths, and coping skills to increase self-awareness, improve relationships, and promote healing and growth.
Maybe you are struggling with anxiety or depression, or experiencing the effects of past or current trauma or abuse. Perhaps you are adjusting to an important life event such as the loss of a loved one or a significant relationship, a career change, a health issue. Maybe you are having difficulties in a significant relationship. I hope to be instrumental in your engagement in the dynamic process of creating positive change. I offer compassion and flexibility, knowledge and experience. I think humor, as well, is so important! It is a way to acknowledge that, although life can be painful, there is also joy to be found.
I have worked in the mental health field for 14 years. I am experienced and trained in evidence-based therapeutic modalities: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have worked with survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and trauma. I have worked with individuals with mood disorders, OCD, anxiety and depression, co-occurring disorders, and anger issues. I approach each client as a whole person, not just a set of diagnoses, and we work as a team, to match interventions with your particular needs.
I believe I have the skills and experience, and most importantly, the desire, to help you. Thank you for reaching out!
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Click HereBasic Data
PECOS ID: 3072775535
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Accepts Med Assignment: She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
Gender
Female
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy/Childbirth
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Existential
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Years in Practice
15 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 1041C0700X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Specialization: Clinical
Credentials
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Group Practices
Group practices this therapist belongs to includes:
Thrive Counseling LLC | |
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Address | 302 S Main St |
Suite 202 | |
Royal Oak, MI 48067-2657 | |
Group PAC ID | 0749458420 |
Group Members | 505 |
Education
Year Graduated |
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1998 |
Practice Locations
2820 College Ave
Escanaba, MI 49829-9591
Phone Number: (906) 233-1236
Fax Number: (906) 233-1235
302 S Main St
Suite 202
Royal Oak, MI 48067-2657
Phone Number: (947) 217-3010
Therapists Near Escanaba, MI
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Certified Addiction Counselor II (CAC II)