I am licensed in Missouri with 19 years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience helping clients who are coping with grief and loss, as well as depression, anxiety, and life changes/transitions. I am also skilled at supporting people who are wanting to increase their motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths-some you may not be aware of- that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It truly takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MO LCSW 2018030155