Mental health and wellness have always been a passion of mine. To foster that passion I completed my Masters in Social Worker from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with an emphasis on mental health. I am licensed in the state of Minnesota as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and have worked in the field of mental health for the past 5 years. I have had the privilege of providing therapy to individuals ,and families – adolescents and adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, family conflict and attachment, relationship issues, and life transitions. In addition, I have experience in crisis risk assessment, suicide ideation, training coping skills, and providing psycho-education.
I have experience providing therapeutic services to individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds in urban settings. This has included coordinating mental health services to young children and their families Most recently, I have been assessing suicide risk in a hospital emergency department.
My goal in therapy is to better understand the needs, wants, and goals of my clients. Providing a safe, nurturing and non judgment place for my clients to dive deep into the life they have envisioned from themselves, My goal in therapy is walk alongside my clients on their journey of self awareness and discovery.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. If I sound like the type of counselor/therapist you are looking for, I would love to work with you. If not, it is my hope that you find the best fit to address your needs.
SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching.
Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MN LICSW 23418