I approach mental health and other personal challenges from existential and solutions-based frameworks, with guidance from personal meaning and authenticity as well as practicality. I am inspired particularly by Abraham Maslow's principle of self-actualization and Carl Jung's "shadow" concept, which means I believe we all have the version of our "best self" that we can uncover as we face the insecurities, shame, disappointments, fears, and even talents and strengths that we've buried (knowingly and unknowingly) within us.

As a therapist I am a knowledgeable, supportive guide who assists clients in finding and developing personal strengths and healing, but it is the client's values and uniqueness that provide the spirit of the therapy experience. Throughout the therapy process, I encourage the client to remain as motivated, inspired and curious about their challenges as I am.

Services Provided at MCP
Individual psychotherapy
Group Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Areas of Clinical Interest
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Personality disorders, Relationships, Substance use Disorders/Addiction

Education

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, BA

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MPS

Academing Training

Nuway 3Rs, Minneapolis, 2022

Park Avenue Center, Minneapolis, 2023 - 2024

Specialized Training

Intensive Workshop in Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, John Sutherland PhD, University of Minnesota, January 2023 - May 2023