My approach is to walk with clients and see through your lenses to help you shift your life toward a direction that fits your dreams, values and goals. I have over 10 years experience with DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). This includes Mindfulness based therapy; teaching specific skills to build Emotional Regulation; and Distress Tolerance techniques to help you move effectively through crises. If your symptoms include stress in your relationships, I am all about teaching Interpersonal Effectiveness skills so you can reduce stress and increase joy in your connections with important people in your life. My practice is also Trauma Informed, for those struggling with any kind of trauma and/or PTSD.
It is my passion to empower individuals to improve their overall physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being. My goal is to meet people where they are and provide a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive and compassionate approach to everyone I encounter. My approach focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe space for clients.
Mental Health Professional/Therapist
2008 Adler Graduate School LPCC Completion Courses
2006 Bethel University MA Counseling Psychology
Training
DBT Foundational
Mindfulness
EMDR Single Incident
DBT Prolonged Exposure Intensive
Internal Family Systems
Anxiety Disorder
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression
Divorce Recovery
High Risk Behaviors
Identity & Body Image
Men’s Issues
Parent Child Interaction
Relationship Issues
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Serious And Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI)
Stress Management
Women’s Issues
Adults
Chanhassen, MN
GROUP PROGRAMS:
Young Adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy
INDIVIDUAL SERVICES:
Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
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.