(she/her)
New to Grow
I started my journey at Misericordia University and received my Bachelors in Psychology with a mental health intervention specialization. I completed the degree and internship with Public defenders office doing mental health assessments with inmates and those in legal trouble. I completed my master of Social Work degree at University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I currently have my license in Clinical Social Work and a clinical addiction specialist. I worked with Foster parents, adoptive parents, and birth mothers through the process of adoption and the emotions that come with it. I also have extensive experience with trauma, personality disorders, and women's issues. I enjoy working with wide varieties of people and will meet each client where they need!
The first session will be all about getting acquainted and building rapport. I will ask you 1 million questions and give you a little bit about me to build rapport and find a starting place that fits each client individually. We will talk about what is bothering you most and decide where you would like to start and go from there.
I am very empathetic and understanding. I will not force anything or listen to my clients thoughts and recommendations about their own care. Therapy is collaborative and I won't assume I know more about your symptoms than you do!
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients and concerns. I am particularly inclined to be more laid back and more focused on being relatable and building rapport. Comfort is a number one priority for me. I have a lot of experience with working with women's issues, post partum issues, fostering adoptive struggles, personality disorders, and general anxiety and depression.
Top specialties
Addiction
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Other specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
I identify as
White
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Idaho
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensively used CBT techniques with client who struggle with negative thinking patterns causing worsened anxiety or depression.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have used this modality with client to develop coping skills and more positive thinking patterns for personality disorders mainly borderline personality disorder.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I have used this with many clients to develop coping skills and being more present in the moment.
Strength-Based
I use this regularly to identify client strengths and how to use them to their advantage in developing a positive quality of life and making positive changes.
EMDR
I follow the EMDR protocol and have good success with clients struggling in all different areas.