Background & Approach

I earned my master’s degree from Western Michigan University and my ​undergraduate from Grand Valley State University. With over 8 years of ​experience in the counseling field, I’ve learned suffering is synonymous with ​the human experience. Therefore, I aim to walk alongside my clients with ​compassion and an open heart.

Being a life long learner is important to me. I’ve supplemented my traditional ​psychotherapy training with additional training in mind-body centered ​approaches, most notably, Somatic Experiencing Therapy. I also have ​extensive training in mindfulness, including Mindfulness-based Stress ​Reduction. Although I believe in letting the body lead, my origins are in ​Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am state certified in Trauma-Focused CBT. I ​do pull from this experience, interweaving wisdom from the mind, body & ​spirit.

My approach is both trauma informed & attachment informed. I consider ​relationship the greatest tool in healing, starting with the therapeutic ​relationship. My goal for my clients is to achieve greater connection to ​themselves and others.

I am passionate about working with young adults, adults (to age 65), & family ​units. Common areas of need include life transition support, developmental ​trauma & accompanying symptoms, & relationship/attachment struggles.

I hope to offer a unique space to people to learn, practice, & grow into fuller ​versions of themselves. I aim to bring my whole self to the therapeutic process ​and I hope for my clients to do the same.