I am a Professional Mental Health Therapist/ Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) providing telehealth services throughout Minnesota and in-person therapy in Brainerd. I work with adolescents ages 10+ and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, and self-esteem challenges. My approach integrates EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic therapy, and evidence-based practices to support healing and lasting change.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s needs. I integrate EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic therapy, CBT, ACT, and solution-focused techniques to help clients better understand themselves, regulate their nervous systems, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful goals.
The first session focuses on getting to know you, reviewing your concerns and goals, and gaining a deeper understanding of your history after reviewing your intake paperwork. It can feel a bit like “20 questions,” but this helps me develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs and goals. I really want to understand what goals are most to you and what you want to achieve while you're in therapy. We then work together to create your plan and typically begin actual therapy on session two.
