I am a licensed counselor with 9 years of experience, both in Idaho and in Washington. I completed my Master's Degree at Capella University, and worked for many years in community mental health, before moving in to private practice.
I have an integrative approach in therapy, utilizing elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment Based treatment approaches to build a unique intervention to address the whole individual.
My primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Approach, with a strong emphasis on building a relationship to support collaborative skill building to manage distress, symptoms or barriers that bring individuals to treatment. Clients can expect a person centered, strengths based, approach to treatment that focuses on client's setting the pace, and practice skills in session for use in day to day living and reducing distress.
My goal is to create a safe space were for processing through distressing thoughts, or uncomfortable emotions to support effective communication of needs outside of session.
