About

I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience working with women, children & families. I currently specialize in women's health, depression, anxiety, perinatal mood disorders, domestic violence and PTSD/trauma. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Life Education (Spring Arbor University) and earned my Master's degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. I am certified as an Integrated Health Behavioral Health Specialist through the University of Michigan and Cherokee Health Systems (TN). I also have advanced training and certifications in Women's Health, Perinatal Mental Health, and Trauma Focused CBT. I have worked in a wide variety of settings including providing home visits to mothers with postpartum depression, serving as a Behavioral Health Consultant, Integrated Healthcare Supervisor, and Pediatric Integrated Psychotherapist at Henry Ford Health System. In addition, I have served as an adjunct instructor at Spring Arbor University and Southern New Hampshire University and I provide professional consultations to local pediatricians and OB/Gyns. I am currently working on obtaining a certificate as an Animal Assisted Therapist.