So… how are you, really? Life can feel pretty chaotic, and it’s easy to feel lost. My goal is to help you sort through that chaos and make things feel a little more manageable. Anxiety and grief can be exhausting— they can take over your thoughts, your body, and your day. Using a blend of solution-focused strategies and good old-fashioned talk therapy, we’ll work together to quiet that anxiety brain and build tools that actually feel doable.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work with a focus in grief therapy. Later I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist. Over the years, I’ve supported clients through outpatient counseling, family therapy, intensive in-home work, group therapy, and medical social work with chronically ill patients. I am passionate about helping folks who are grieving not just death— but the loss of hope, disappointment, and change.
When I’m not in the therapy space, I’m working in a K–12 school division, supporting students and helping bring mental health prevention efforts to my rural community. I’m also a mom, so I love connecting with other caregivers about the real, everyday challenges of raising little humans. Outside of work, I’m a fan of breakfast foods, a good book, and—thanks to my kids—a fair amount of Gabby Dollhouse… or Paw Patrol… or whatever the show of the week is!
I’m really looking forward to getting to know you.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Divorce and separation, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Social anxiety and phobia
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