About

I am passionate about walking alongside others to pursue holistic wellness in an empowering and compassionate manner. I am a licensed mental health and addictions counselor using a strengths-based and solution-focused approach. If you are ready for some positive changes in your life for optimal wellness, let's work together! I am goal-oriented and solution-focused. I want to develop a strategy with you to get to the root of the concern, not simply surface-level change.
My counseling approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, adapted to the unique needs and goals of clients. I have training in EMDR and RRT (Rapid Resolution Therapy) as well as many other evidence-based practices. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in counseling and sociology and a Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling from Grace College. I have counseling experience in a variety of areas, including depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationship issues, grief and spiritual concerns. I've work with individuals, children, adolescents, families, and couples for over 8 years. I want to guide you in getting to the root of the concern and focusing on holistic, optimal wellness. There is hope. You are not alone. You are worth the investment!

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

10 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
  • Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC 39002758A Verify IN
LPCC E.2202944 Verify OH

Practice Locations

119 W Market St

Columbia City, IN 46725-2311

Phone Number: (260) 248-8176

Fax Number: (260) 248-2366

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