About

Hello! We're currently living through a very challenging time, and you've decided it's time to get some support. It's wonderful that you're taking this step to care for yourself!

I am a licensed mental health counselor with more than five years' experience. Much of my work here on Find A Therapist has been with individuals in their 20s and 30s. I also have significant experience working with college students. I have expertise partnering with clients to address their stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. I also have a background in substance use counseling and can work with you to explore your current use and how it might be impacting your well-being.

In addition to being a fully licensed counselor, I am also in school working toward becoming a professor of counseling. Through my coursework, research, and interactions with counselors-in-training, I am constantly thinking about how counselors can do their best work for their clients. I bring that spirit to my work at Find A Therapist. I keep my caseload small and focus on providing personalized, high-quality services.

My main approach to counseling is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This means we'll spend time together identifying what you value most, planning steps that keep you moving in the direction of those values, and developing strategies to deal with roadblocks along the way like self-doubt, low motivation, and anxious feelings.

As a counselor, I value having a warm relationship with clients. I believe that you are the expert on your life, and that the expertise you have on your history, challenges, and strengths is just as important as what I bring to our work.

If you're interested in working together toward a life that's meaningful for you, let's get started!

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

Years in Practice

6 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YA0400X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Addiction
  • Code: 101YP2500X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Professional

Credentials

  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC 097754 Verify IA
LPC 6959-125 Verify WI
Counselor 17659-130 Verify WI
Counselor 2625-226 Verify WI

Practice Locations

322 Dewitt St

Portage, WI 53901-2114

Phone Number: (608) 280-2700

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