Hello. I received my Master's degree from South Dakota State University in Counseling and Human Resource Development with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I'm a certified trauma specialist and am trained in EMDR. I help by utilizing person-centered therapy with an integrated approach that includes, but is not limited to CBT, DBT, ACT, Attachment Theory, trauma-informed therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
My approach to therapy includes an eclectic approach, borrowing concepts and coping skills from various types of therapy, in order to give clients a treatment plan that is tailored to fit them. I'm client-centered, believing that the client should be in charge of their sessions and what types of treatment fit them best. Additionally, I provide a warm, judgment-free environment designed so clients can have a safe place to be themselves fully. I'm empathetic and validating, but am also direct when I feel it's appropriate. After all, clients don't come to therapists in order to receive the benefits of what amounts to talking to a wall. I use humor in my treatment approach, believing that sessions shouldn't be all doom and gloom.
I provide a warm and accepting environment where my clients feel free to share openly and without judgement. I feel it's important to use evidence-based therapeutic strategies and aim to help the client move forward by working with them taking actionable steps.
