I strongly believe that there must be a good therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client for any positive changes to occur. I believe in meeting clients where they are at and helping them work toward their goals. I encourage my clients to overcome obstacles by making healthy lifestyle changes, practicing self-care, and challenging unhealthy thought patterns. I use psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and supportive psychotherapy. I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which can be used to help process past events and reduce the stress response. I work with adolescents 13+, adults, and couples. I am also a retired police officer and have a passion for working with first responders.
Master of Arts: Counseling and Psychological Services – 2010
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Certificate: Law Enforcement – 1995
Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance – 1993
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Anxiety Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Sexual Orientation Issues
Teens/Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Bloomington, MN
INDIVIDUAL SERVICES:
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
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.
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