She/Her

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Trained in EMDR (working towards certification)
Trained in MAP, TFCBT, and ICBT
Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling:Winona State University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Drake University

Therapy is not meant to be a stuffy process. It is meant to be as unique as each individual that walks into the room. I approach psychotherapy from a needs perspective. If a client has a need that isn’t met, we will focus on that together, and if time and head space allows, then we will focus on processing. I believe in decolonizing the therapy process, which means being collaborative with clients throughout the entire therapeutic process from first meetings, diagnosis, and ending services. Clients are the experts on themselves and I am here to help support and walk alongside them through the journey that is therapy. Therapy may be hard, but my hope is to be a supportive entity to challenge and empower clients to work towards their goals.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages, but primarily focus on teens and adults. Early in my career, I was afforded the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients from various backgrounds, which has supported my excitement in working with people from all walks of life. Currently, I have a passion for working with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC

clients. I feel strongly that the world should continue to work towards understanding and embracing marginalized identities, rather than pushing individuals to conform to society that was not built for them. I also enjoy working with trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment struggles, identity development, and Race-Based Traumatic Stress. My hope is to provide clients with a healing space, as so many spaces can be difficult for people to be their true, authentic self.

I am a very “what you see is what you get” type of therapist. I come with facial expressions, stumbling over words, and brain glitches, i.e. showing up as my authentic self. Stepping into a therapeutic space can be scary, and some clients may have previous experiences in therapy that may make them hesitant to come back. I want to honor these feelings, and allow clients to pace their progress how they need.

Additionally, although therapeutic relationships are professional in nature, I attempt to create a positive relationship with clients that involves getting to know them on a level beyond their struggles. We get to celebrate wins together, laugh together, have hard conversations together, all while supporting your progress towards your goals. I value understanding what my clients need within the therapeutic space, while also pushing my clients (with their permission) to do hard things that will move them closer to their goals.

I live a fairly simple life. I have a small group of friends, but I enjoy frequenting concerts, exploring new areas, and attending movies at a local arthouse theatre. I am a foodie, and am always down to try new cuisines or cook new recipes. I’m a very creative person and enjoy learning new crafts, and reading. Currently, a close friend and I are working our way through the Midwest Indie Bookstore Roadmap to support small bookstores, and buy more books than we could ever need.