My Approach

• Could anyone possibly understand what I am going through? Could anyone possibly understand me?
• How am I supposed to navigate these circumstances? 
• Where is God in this and why do these bad things happen? 

Together, we can welcome the tough questions, the unknown, and the gray areas. Even though I do not have all the answers, we can search for biblical truth, determine what is inside and outside our control, and explore the practice of acceptance. 

I want to meet you where you are. Growth is not an easy path, AND it can be fostered amid hope, patience, and trust. My goal is to provide you an environment in which God can reveal His mercy, hope, and power while encouraging positive change. 

You and I are the same, doing the best we can to navigate within a fallen world in which the answers may not come so easy or we fall short to abide by them. My goal is to help you see who you are through heaven’s eyes and apply the gospel to the extent at which you are comfortable.

Together we can challenge negative thoughts and distortions, engage in problem-solving strategies, practice acceptance of things outside of our control, recognize and lean on your strengths, learn coping tools and strategies, practice healthy and effective communication, and most importantly, individualize the therapy to your needs and values!

Personal Experience

God has used my personal experience with therapy to provide me healing from my past hardships and confidence in navigating my own personal mental health journey. My hope is to also equip you with the tools and confidence you need to overcome the challenges you may face. I also have previous experience in various social service settings with adolescents, and counseling experience with individuals ages 17 to 60.

About Me

• My husband and I have a basset hound named Oakley Daisy. 
• My favorite things and hobbies include dogs, coffee and chai, organizing, mountain biking, piano, worship music, and musicals. 
• Counseling has been my dream career since high school, and I LOVE my job!

Education 

• BA in Psychology from Winona State University, MN
• MA in Counseling Psychology from Saint Marys University, MN

I have experience in the following areas:

• Stress Management
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Social Anxiety
• Phobias
• Trauma
• Abuse
• PTSD
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Grief & Loss
• Pet Loss
• Faith-Related Struggles
• Relational Issues
• Self-Esteem
• Life Transitions
• Job Stress
• Identity & Values Exploration
• Boundaries