My life path inspired me to help others with challenges and pains in their own lives. I draw wisdom from over 15 years of experience in mental health, from growing up in a large family, and my years of marriage.
I utilize an integrative approach including techniques from CBT, solution-focused, DBT, systemic, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Treatment is collaborative and tailored to meet client’s goals. My focus is on empowering clients in discovering their potential to work through life’s challenges. When indicated, I offer specific strategies in response to clients’ challenges and problems. I have extensive experience in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and parenting and family issues.
You have a choice to regain yourself each day and in each moment.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
BA – Human Services & Psychology – Metropolitan State University
MA – Marriage and Family Therapy – St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
PREPARE/ENRICH provider (www.prepare-enrich.com)
Anxiety Disorder
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Blended/Stepfamily Issues
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression
Divorce Recovery
Gay & Lesbian Issues
Grief Management
Identity & Body Image
Life Transitions
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Partum Depression
Relationship Issues
Stress Management
Women’s Issues
Teens/Adolescents
Adults
Families
Couples
Chanhassen, MN
Behavioral Modification
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
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.