Growing up in Michigan, I have learned to love nature and outdoor activities, especially camping and hiking. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Alma College where I studied Psychology, played Womens Soccer, and studied abroad in Scotland and Peru. In 2011 I earned my Masters in Professional Counseling from Central Michigan University and have worked at several places including Community Mental Health and Michigan State University.
I focus my practice on working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns and the day to day struggles with life changes. I also work with current or former athletes facing pressures, burn out, performance anxiety, injury and transition out of sport.
I like to use a tailored approach that is client centered, strengths based, trauma-informed, holistic, intersectional, and empowering. I will use several modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-compassion, strength-based, empowerment and person-centered interventions.
If we work together, I promise to provide a safe space for you to receive the support you need.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, 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), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LPC 6401012822