***Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker***

“I work with clients to navigate intense and uncomfortable emotional experiences. Emotions are a part of day-to-day life and therefore have a big impact on us as individuals. I enjoy working with clients to explore their emotional experiences in order to help them gain more control over their behavioral reactions. I have experience working with clients with impulsive behaviors, avoidant tendencies, self-injurious behaviors, eating disordered behaviors, relational conflict and much more. I work with a variety of diagnoses I would love to get to know you and help you to reach your goals.

For the last 4 years, I have been practicing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT teaches about mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills. It was created for people with emotional responses that cause destructive and painful reactions. I am warm, accepting and practice a non-judgmental approach. I will also advocate for change, when change is needed to meet your goals. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to successful therapy. Because of this, I want you to feel comfortable with me and in my office. Please contact me and we will see if it is a good fit! I look forward to hearing your story.”

Services Provided at MCP
Individual Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Adults
Individual and Group Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Areas of Clinical Interest
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Eating Disorders; Young Adults; Adolescents; Mood Disorders; Family of Origin; Anxiety; Depression

Education

M.S.W, Clinical Social Work, St. Catherine University/University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis, MN, 2014-2016)

B.A., Social Work, St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN, 2007-2011)

Academic Training

Master’s Practicum, St. Olaf Counseling Center (Northfield, MN, 2015-2016)

Specialized Training

Introduction to Radically Open DBT, DBT Associates (Fridley, MN, 2018)

Foundations of DBT, REM (St. Paul, MN, 2012)