About

I'm a clinical social worker by trade and current Regional Coordinator of Mental Health Services for a large mobile practice in Michigan. I'm also recognized as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Complex Trauma Professional by the International Association of Trauma Professionals. I began my human services career in 2002 when I served on a Public Safety Dept. in Northern Michigan. I later obtained my Masters Degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University and have since worked in various mental health roles including medical social worker, Clinical Crisis and Trauma Management, Social Work Director, owner of West Michigan Support and Consultation, Regional Coordinator and as an educator for various institutions throughout Michigan. I've also been a guest educator for the Health Care Association of Michigan, NADONA, Leading Age, WHCA/WiCAL and the Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network Quality Improvement Organization. I use a person centered approached that identifies and utilized a clients strengths to best navigate the complexities that they're experiencing. Partnering with the individual that I'm working with is one of my top priorities. I'm a present focused and mindfulness based practitioner who utilizes various modalities, including but not limited to, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and aspects Sensorimotor psychotherapy.