Hello! I am licensed in Kansas with 15 years of professional work experience with a variety of populations. My background is in lifespan aging and I have 15 years of experience working with geropsych and clients 65+. I have 5 years experience working with teens in both inpatient and patient settings. I help clients cope with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working on coping with life changes- primarily with adult caregivers for loved one with chronic conditions. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. As a clinical social worker and, registered drama therapist, we can tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs using a variety of approaches. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
KS LSCSW LSCSW 4034