As a child, I was fascinated by the power of human connection and resiliency. I witnessed a family member go through severe mental illness, and their improvement through effective therapy, fueled me to help others navigate their own challenges. What’s more is my holistic approach was the perfect backdrop to navigate the Army lifestyle. Being prior military set my passion to teach others to survive through life’s most difficult moments and become their best version.
I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in a holistic approach to treating mental health concerns through a cognitive behavioral therapy lens. I am currently licensed in Iowa. I was originally trained in developmental psychology and take great care in understanding one’s childhood. I believe the first relationships we develop become the framework that we base our next relationships on and how we view ourselves.
Since I am child trained and prior military, I am very results driven and place achievable goals as a priority. I have had a very wide experience of patients from children to adults and know how to help deliver information that is age appropriate. That means, I do expect clients to follow through on homework. Don’t worry, I always give fun and good homework. I have also had the unique experience to work with high performing military and can help with performance enhancement goals.
