Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
About My Clients
My clients may come from different backgrounds, different approaches, and variable insight into their life's vision and/or goals. My clients will develop an influential connection with me to navigate challenges and successes. I have spent the past 11 years working with adults and families in the human service areas of abuse, neglect, trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, relationship challenges, and various mental health diagnoses.
My Background and Approach
My career has been influenced by life's connections to people, places, and things. I grew up in a small town (pop. under 3,000) in central WI. I married at the young age of 18, which took me to Kansas as a military wife for the next 6.5 years. During that time, I completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree at Kansas State University. My next educational goal was to complete my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy through Capella University (MN). My husband left military service, and we returned to WI. To become a Certified Social Worker in WI, I attended Upper Iowa University to complete additional requirements for the WI DSPS. My therapeutic approach is rooted in building a strong, trusting relationship. We emphasize collaboration, empathy, and mutual respect. Sessions may include various techniques such as psychoeducation, skill-building exercises, infographics, and worksheets to support your progress both in and out of session.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. A relationship that relies on trust, connection, empathy, and mutual respect. It can take time to build the therapeutic relationship. I often describe therapy as a space to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. Life is challenging, ever changing, and beautiful. Whether life's changes are positive or negative, it influences our mental health, our relationships, and our physical bodies. The therapeutic process happens in session and in your daily life as you build self-awareness and enhance skills to obtain your goal(s).