About Me

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and am passionate about cultivating relationships with clients to create a safe place to elicit change and aim to foster hope and encouragement in client's lives! I l specialize in working with children and families and specifically have extensive experience providing services in infant and early childhood mental health as well as provide mental health treatment to those that are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I work with all ages but specifically babies and up to age 12 and their families. I also have experience working with adults and couples impacted by trauma and help work with individuals to improve their life and their quality of relationships. I absolutely love what I do! I am a Registered Play Therapist and I enjoy working with children using their natural way of communicating through play to help process their big emotions and be able to begin to manage their big feelings and explore their inner strengths to heal. I have training in attachment focused and trauma focused modalities, supporting caregivers in their relationships with their children, and providing guidance and support on their parenting journey. I have experience working with children that have also been adopted, have trauma histories, or have been or still are in foster care. I am also trained in EMDR therapy. EMDR therapy has been proven to be effective in treating trauma and PTSD . It may also be able to help treat other mental conditions like anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. I am passionate about using EMDR with all ages including adults and children. I partner with MN Adopt, who supports Minnesota's adoptive, foster, and kinship families and professionals who work in the community. I provide psycho education and therapy to these families and children who need it. Life can be difficult but it's also beautiful and there is hope! I create a safe place to be able to explore how your situation can get better and help you create a better and fulfilling life for yourself and your family! Note to professionals: I am also a MN Board Approved Supervisor and can supervise those on the LPC/LPCC track and LMFT track.