Hey there! :) I'm a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory distinction (LISW-S) based in central Ohio. I received my MSW from The Ohio State University and have been practicing for a decade. I began my career working as a trauma specialist for children in Treatment Foster Care and adoptions in inner city Columbus as well as my second job working in Worthington, Ohio for a private agency helping children, young adults, and families create balance in their homes and in their lives. I quickly developed a love of helping parents manage feelings related to stressors of infertility, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and parenting. My passion is helping women identify strengths, barriers, and struggles to achieve their full potential. Connecting with people from all walks of life has been a joy throughout my years in this field. I have experience in urban, suburban, and rural areas with my current practice and hometown based in the Appalachian foothills of Ohio. I'm an animal lover, lover of plants, and lover of humans.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, I would like to get to know what your goals are and areas you believe need improvement. I want to know what has made you who you are up to this point. I would also like to know what works for you and what has not worked for you to build on strengths you might already have but may not be aware of. Mostly, I want to get to know you so that we can create a plan for treatment that would best suit you and your life.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I'm excellent at making clients feel heard and validated in their feelings while helping client's recognize barriers and limitations they may be setting for themselves. Over the decade I have worked in this field, I have learned a lot about treatment modalities to work with a broad spectrum of people and have homed in on my skills to help clients make the changes necessary to achieve their goals.