***Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker***

“I have been working with adults experiencing life challenges for the last 20 years. I believe the vulnerability of seeking help to make your life better is pure courage. I understand the investment required in doing this work and seek to make your time in therapy valuable and worthwhile. My approach is validating as well as direct. My clients say that I am able to understand their situations quickly, and provide clear ideas of how to cope differently. I am a skills oriented therapist who has many ideas for strategies in working towards your goals.
My approach is wholistic in that I see therapy through the lens of attending to mind, body, and spirit. I have extensive personal and professional experience in mindfulness and use these skills and practices often with clients.
I believe the right fit is the key to a helpful therapy experience.”

Services Provided at MCP
Individual Psychotherapy for Adults
Couples Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group and Individual Therapy
Mindfulness Education

Areas of Clinical Interest
Mindfulness; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Couples Therapy; Depression; Anxiety; Integrative Medicine; Group Therapy; Stress Management

Education

M.S.W., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)

B.A., Psychology, University of Minnesota- Duluth (Duluth, MN)

Academic Training

Internship: Hamm Clinic (St. Paul, MN 2000-2001)

Internship: University Day Community Level 5 Adolescent Day Treatment (Minneapolis, MN 1999-2000)

Specialized Training

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Behavioral Tech, LLC (2010)

Mind Body Medicine Training, Center for Mind Body Medicine (2008, 2009)

Professional/Academic Affiliations

Member: National Association of Social Workers (NASW)