Professional Experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Missouri. I have been working with individuals and families for the past seven years in a variety of settings. Prior to moving in to private practice, I worked as a therapist in an alternative middle and high school with adolescents struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. I love the work that I do and I am honored to support people on their journey to creating their best life.  

Education

Master of Social Work, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology, Minor in Art; Washington University in St. Louis

Additional Training

* Trained EMDR therapist, a therapeutic approach used in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress disorder, anxiety, and a range of other mental health issues.  

* Trained in ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (a program of LivingWorks), through Behavioral Health Response

*Certificate in Mean Girls: Strategies and Resources in Identifying and Helping Relationally Aggressive Girls and Empowering Their Victims

 Therapeutic Approach

Every individual that I work with can expect my respect, insight, and authenticity. It is my role to support and understand your goals and your progress in the therapeutic process.  

Therapy provides a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. The relationship with your therapist - one that is based in trust, compassion, and respect - is critical to finding success in therapy.

It is my belief that everyone has the inner strength to learn, grow, and make the choice to change.  I am grounded in a strengths based perspective and a client centered approach. I collaborate with each client to identify struggles, while continuously focusing on what makes you strong, special, and unique.

I utilize an array of therapeutic approaches depending on each individual's circumstances, including: cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, and family systems therapy, and the use of creative and artistic activities to help process through difficult emotions and situations.

Professional Affiliations

* Mother to Mother, Board President  

* Missouri Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

* Missouri Society for Clinical Social Workers

* National Association for Social Workers

* Missouri Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

* Missouri Society for Clinical Social Workers

* National Association for Social Workers

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to speaking with you!