About

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of South Dakota and Michigan. I am also an LPC-MH Supervisee (SD has a 2 tier licensing requirement).

My aim is to work with clients who struggle with feeling disconnected from themselves, others, are anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage all the aspects of their lives. When we push our needs aside to without taking time for yourself, this can lead to frustration, resentment, anxiety, depression and stress. I work with you to be able to resolve the barriers that are keeping you from living a full and meaningful life.

I am certified and specialize in trauma, personality disorders (CCTP-II and C-PD), and specialize in attachment issues (both children and adults). I also treat mood disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger/impulse control, grief & loss, adoption and relationship issues. I primarily utilize CBT, DBT-informed, EMDR, Play Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy with all individuals, and tend to approach what I do from an Existential, Psychodynamic and Person-Centered way.

Navigating through issues on your own can be difficult and overwhelming. It helps to have someone that understands your struggle, and walk with you on your path of recovery.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Gender Identity
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Person Centered/Rogerian
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Years in Practice

9 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

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

Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LPC LPC20726 Verify SD
LPC 6401019479 Verify MI

Practice Locations

2000 Kemp Pl E Apt 212

Watertown, SD 57201-8509

Phone Number: (269) 364-9462

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