Hi I am a Native American licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression. With lived experience and deep cultural understanding, I integrate mindfulness-based therapy, ecotherapy, and Indigenous healing practices to guide individuals toward balance and resilience. My goal is to you empower you through innovative and evidenced based treatment approaches and, and provide compassionate support, helping to heal from generational trauma and achieve lasting well-being.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session, clients can expect a welcoming and supportive environment where they can share their story and begin to feel heard and understood. I will guide the session by asking questions to understand their current challenges, goals, and what brought them to therapy. Together, we will explore your personal history, including experiences with trauma, anxiety, or depression, and identify any immediate concerns or priorities. You will also learn about my therapeutic approach, and we will collaboratively set initial goals for your healing journey. By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of how therapy can support you and feel a sense of hope and partnership in their path forward.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strengths as a provider include my deep empathy, cultural sensitivity, and ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their experiences. My lived experience with trauma and resilience allows me to connect with clients authentically and provide compassionate guidance. I bring a unique blend of evidence-based approaches, such as mindfulness-based therapy, and culturally rooted practices, including Indigenous healing traditions, to support holistic healing. My commitment to empowering clients to rediscover their strengths, coupled with my adaptability to meet each individual’s unique needs, enables me to foster meaningful growth and transformation.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I am best positioned to serve individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and depression, particularly clients from marginalized communities who face the impacts of generational trauma, cultural disconnection, or systemic inequities. My ideal clients are those seeking a compassionate and culturally informed approach to healing, whether they are professionals struggling to balance high-performance roles with personal well-being, individuals in recovery from addiction or mental health challenges, or youth and families seeking guidance and support. I excel in working with clients who value holistic and mindful practices, including those open to integrating spirituality, ecotherapy, and Indigenous traditions into their healing journey.

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