About

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Minnesota. I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years. I am currently taking classes at Capella University as I work on my Doctorate of Social Work. My master's degree is from the University of North Dakota. I have experience with a diverse clientele and a variety of life concerns. Such concerns include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, phobias, OCD and ADHD. I also have extensive experience for those struggling with self-injury and suicidal thoughts. A couple of my passions include those that struggle with the following: Being an introvert or those that would like help understanding your friend or partner that is an introvert and dealing with children you care for (Bio, adoptive or foster) that have mental health or behavioral issues.

My counseling style is warm, calm and interactive, I strongly believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and do not view or treat clients or anyone as a stigmatizing label. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and client-centered counseling and I personalize each dialogue and treatment plan to meet clients' particular needs.

Taking that first step to becoming the "best you" is an important one. We all have times we feel misunderstood, lack direction in life or feel that the stress is too much to handle.