I earned a Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University, and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Colorado Christian University.  My professional experience includes serving as Clinical Director of a nonprofit organization supporting survivors of abuse, as well as providing counseling in a residential treatment setting.  I have also provided clinical supervision to graduate-level counseling interns and counselors working toward licensure.

My approach to therapy is individualized, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build on their strengths while making meaningful changes in areas where they may feel stuck. I incorporate talk therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and develop healthier ways of coping with anxiety, depression, and other challenges.

I also have extensive training and experience working with survivors of trauma and abuse and have completed both basic and advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR can be particularly helpful in processing painful or traumatic events that continue to affect a person in the present. I incorporate EMDR when appropriate based on each client's needs, goals, and comfort level.