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: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Concentration, memory and focus (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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She is great
Written on Jul 31, 2026 after therapy with Novella for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and anger management
I have not had a really good therapist in a long time. She is really awesome and has new techniques that work. She’s a really intuitive person as well and offers good advice. It’s a healthy mix of talking and listening. I like that because sometimes therapists don’t even say much. She is very interactive. I highly recommend her. Especially if you like feedback as you go vs waiting months to hear what they think.
Written on Jul 08, 2026 after therapy with Novella for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,
Novella really listens to me and gives incredibly helpful advice. She is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Written on Feb 25, 2026 after therapy with Novella for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Novella has years of experience and resources. She was able to identify what my main concerns were and prepare a weekly plan to address these issues. She is vey professional.
Written on Dec 30, 2025 after therapy with Novella for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
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