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About My Clients
I work with high-functioning adults who are tired of therapy that just circles feelings. Many are logical, analytical professionals, engineers, leaders, people who hold everything together now facing burnout, trauma, a cancer diagnosis, or a relationship that feels stuck. You want clear tools and real change, not endless venting. Together we use focused methods like ART, EMDR, and CBT-I to quiet the noise and get you sleeping, thinking, and connecting again.
My Background and Approach
I’ve spent more than 20 years in mental health, including hospice and oncology social work, sitting with people through some of the hardest moments of their lives. I’m also a two-time cancer survivor, so I know firsthand what it’s like when your body and your plans stop cooperating. I’ve worked with sleep concerns for over a decade and completed a two-year sleep medicine program. My approach is practical and structured. I blend evidence-based methods, including ART, EMDR, CBT-I, CBT, and ACT, based on what you need rather than a one-size-fits-all script. I’ll explain why we’re doing what we’re doing, and we’ll focus on measurable change, not just talking. For people who want faster progress, I offer 90-minute sessions and 3-hour intensives. I see adults and couples Tuesday through Saturday in my plant-filled Overland Park office or by telehealth across Kansas and Missouri.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe therapy should help you actually change, not just feel heard for an hour. Insight matters, but what you do with it is what moves your life forward. When you’re stuck, it’s easy to forget how capable you are. I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to help you see what’s in the way and give you practical tools to move past it. I believe stress and trauma live in the body, not just in your thoughts, which is why I use methods that work with your nervous system instead of relying on talk alone. Years of hospice and oncology work taught me that time is precious. I’d rather help you make real progress in fewer sessions than keep you in therapy indefinitely. And I believe your privacy is sacred. I never record sessions, and what you share stays between us within the limits of the law.