I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri for over 25 years. I have recently moved to New Mexico but retain my Missouri license. . I have a Masters degree in Psychology (from a Systems perspective) from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Kansas. I am quite holistic, aware that we are all multi-faceted. I have accumulated a lot of "tools in my toolkit" along the way and work to find the best approaches and strategies for each client. Talking about the problem is only one approach to make changes. I have worked a lot with people who have depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and trauma. I also have experience working with people in the LGBTQ+ community.
I am compassionate and believe every person has dignity, strengths and value. I love to help people find ways to help them thrive, instead of just survive. I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
MO LCSW 001315
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Novella is truly gifted and professional. Highly recommend.
Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with Novella for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and career difficulties
Novella is amazing. She is exactly what I needed straight to the point but not harsh about it. She tells it like it is. And tells ME Iike it is…I always leave our sessions feeling empowered.
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Novella for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
The best
Written on Jul 25, 2025 after therapy with Novella for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is very kind and knowledgeable. She understands my situation and is helping me with how to proceed in life
Written on Jul 13, 2025 after therapy with Novella for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Novella, has been an amazing help. She is very knowledgeable, and within two sessions has helped me so much. The techniques she uses are methodical, and easy. Along with being able to help settle my anger quickly. Being able to talk with her helps me understand so much, that is have missed or didn't understand over the years. I look forward to my meetings with her every time.
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Novella for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Novella is a fantastic therapist and her suggestions have helped me transform my life.
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Novella for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd