Licensed Graduate Level Social Worker,
Mental Health Practitioner

“Regardless of what brings you to therapy, everyone brings their own wisdom and strengths, so I aim to meet you with respect and radical acceptance. I come to this work after training and working as a professor of Latin American history, and these experiences have shaped my approach to therapeutic work. My passion is working with college and university undergrad and graduate students and faculty. I view therapy as a critical component of wellness, which is essential for true accessibility at all levels of higher education. As a former historian, I’m deeply curious about the ways in which the past shapes and informs the present. As a therapist, I’m drawn to look at the past to understand present emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, and I am always attentive to the role of systemic and social barriers at play.”

“I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, identity formation (gender, sexuality, race, general), imposter syndrome, stress, lack of coping skills, grief, self-esteem, and body image. Depending on your feedback and needs, I draw on a variety of modalities such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational-Cultural Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Regardless of what therapeutic approach I employ, my work always aims to be feminist, systemic, and trauma-informed.”

“For fun I enjoy reading, gardening, sewing, knitting, weaving, pottery, cooking, and playing with my mischievous cats.”

Services Provided at MCP
Individual psychotherapy for college and university students and faculty

Areas of Clinical Interest
Anxiety; Depression; College adjustment, Identity formation (such as gender and sexuality) Imposter syndrome, Life transitions; Relationships, Stress, Lack of Coping Skills, Perfectionism, Mindfulness.

Education

MSW, University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)

PhD, Latin American History, University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)

MA, Latin American History, York University (Toronto, ON, Canada)

BA, History and Anthropology, Trent University (Peterborough, ON, Canada)

Academic Training

Clinical Practicum: Counseling and Psychological Services, University of St. Thomas

Foundation Practicum: Student Parent Help Center, University of Minnesota

Professional / Academic Affiliations

Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)