About Me

With over 20 years of experience working in the social services field, I bring a variety of resources to help clients grow through whatever challenges they may be facing. I am so grateful for the privilege of witnessing the strength and resilience of the people I serve and look forward to supporting you in your journey towards health and healing.

I specialize in treating adults ages 18+ with a primary focus on trauma recovery, as well as treatment of anxiety and depression.  I particularly enjoy supporting adults who are working to understand and recover from the impacts of experiencing childhood abuse and neglect. Addressing these issues is often the key to helping you better regulate emotions, address persistent feelings of shame or inadequacy and feel more at ease in navigating relationships.

Qualifications

I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, an evidence-based treatment for PTSD. I have also completed trainings in Traumatic Stress Studies through the Trauma Research Foundation and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I bring an integrative approach to my work with an emphasis on self-determination, collaboration, respect for diversity and a commitment to social justice.

Education

I completed my bachelors of social work at Idaho State University and my Master of Social Work at the University of Michigan in 2002.

As a post-graduate, I worked in the U.S. and abroad including working with the United Nations in East Africa. I have worked in a wide range of social service settings in New York and Idaho including medical social work, child welfare, behavioral health crisis services and community mental health.

I have been providing clinical mental health counseling services for the past 8 years.