My focus for the past 19 years has always been mental health, although I have 15 years of experience with dual diagnosis treatment
(mental health and chemical use disorders). I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, and it is my personal goal to create a safe therapeutic environment for you regardless of your age, gender, race, sexual orientation or religious affiliation.
``It all started with a bad trip to a therapist back when I was a kid...``
No, really, it did. As a teenager who “struggled,” as we all do, I asked myself what I really needed from a therapist. My answer was clear – empathy and a non-judgmental environment – and I have built my practice on these principles (a little humor doesn’t hurt either). Whether you are battling depression, struggling with addiction, going through a painful loss or need someone to “just listen,” my goal is to provide an environment where you feel valued and heard. Healing is a journey, and sometimes we all need someone to 11walk beside us11 to offer encouragement, support, and some objective – yet caring feedback. You have all the tools you need to achieve your goals for therapy; my role is to help you rediscover those tools and your own personal gift of insight.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
BA Psychology – University of Wisconsin Madison 1998
MSSW – School of Social Work, University of Wisconsin Madison 1999
Anxiety Disorder
Attachment Issues
Blended/Stepfamily Issues
Borderline Personality Disorder
Substance Abuse
Depression
Divorce Recovery
Gender Transition
Life Transitions
Post-Partum Depression
Relationship Issues
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sexual Orientation Issues (Gay/Lesbian)
Sexually Diverse Clients (Kink/BDSM/Polyamory)
Stress Management
Women’s Issues
Children
Teens/Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Minnetonka, MN
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
Motivational Interviewing
Supportive Psychotherapy
Our clinical team is diverse and in keeping with our vision this allows for choice. We merge personal background and experience, education, creativity, and passion into a professional vision: commitment to diversity in both theory and practice. We make every effort to assign clinicians with respect to a client’s and/or family’s therapeutic and cultural needs.
Think of us as your cheerleaders on the sidelines. You've seen it, the smile, the simple nod of the head. Small gestures that say: we understand, we are listening and we are here for you. That's who we are.