I am a Registered Art Therapist, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and attended Adler Graduate School where I gained my degree in Clinical Mental Health with an emphasis in Art Therapy.  As a therapist for over eight years my experiences include treating a variety of children and adults in an outpatient setting primarily addressing anxiety, depression and PTSD, working with children with trauma in foster homes, within a residential chemical dependency treatment center, as well as in a partial hospitalization program.

I have additional training in brainspotting and find it highly effective in helping clients move through very "stuck" experiences with their mental health. Brainspotting is a mind-body treatment approach using a person's visual field to help process trauma and overwhelming experiences.  

I believe strongly in my clients' innate wisdom. I use a creative, encouraging approach to support clients to reconnect with their truth to find healing. I value authenticity, and work in a non-judgmental, compassionate, and empowering style.
In my time as a human, I've found there is no way to escape suffering, but many ways to learn to accept, embrace and move through it with bravery and humility--and maybe even a bit of humor. 

I love any opportunity to be outdoors, relaxing with family, playing with my dogs, or creating something inspiring around my home!  I enjoy my work as a therapist and am perpetually inspired by the human drive for growth and healing, and I would be honored to work with you.

Years in Practice: 7
license: MN #3442
education: Adler graduate school
Year graduated: 2015

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