A BIT ABOUT ME

I’m not your typical therapist. I believe that I speak to everyday struggles and keep things real. 

I am a licensed clinical social worker, who has experienced love, loss, and pain. I am a wife, a daughter, a mom, and a sister. I am a Christian and I have been gifted with skills that make a difference in the lives of others. While I do offer therapy through a “Christian” lens if desired, I work with individuals, couples, and families based on my knowledge and skills through an evidence based therapeutic model. Treatment or intervention goals are always established collaboratively.

I am genuine, authentic, and nonjudgmental. I do bring a great deal of education, training, and practice experience to the work, but I see you as the “expert” of your life.  I am just trained and skilled at developing a relationship focused on strengths and resilience factors that make it easier for you to elicit the changes you are seeking. 

I believe therapy is an investment in self and our most valued relationships. 

Self-love grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. It means taking care of your own needs and not sacrificing your well-being to please others. It means deeply understanding that you are “enough” and that just as advised on an airplane, your O2 mask has to go on first before you can be equipped to help others. 

If you are willing to invest in yourself and those relationships most valued in your life, I will work hard alongside you to provide support, encouragement, and the skills necessary to create the change you desire. 

In case you want a few more details:

EDUCATION

• University of Missouri, Masters in Social Work
• Truman State University, BS in Sociology
  • Areas of Concentration: Corrections and Juvenile Justice
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, License #2005019514
• Member of National Association of Social Workers

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Trauma Informed Care
• Trauma and/or PTSD (post traumatic disorder)
• Anxiety or excessive worry
• Stress Management
• Compassion Fatigue
• Depression or mood related concerns
• Interpersonal Relationships 
• Grief or loss
• Life transitions

(See Services Page) for information about therapy modalities utilized