Licensed to practice in Indiana and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues, Health/Medical Issues and 10 more.
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New to Grow
Trauma therapist by trade, cryptid art nymph by spirit. I help children, teens, and adults process trauma, regulate their nervous systems, and stop letting one intrusive thought ruin their entire week. Equal parts evidence-based practice and “have you considered drinking water before the emotional collapse?” Outside of therapy, I’m a pet parent, artist, recovering perfectionist, and emotionally attached to watercolor tortoises for reasons I cannot explain. My personality exists somewhere between “mindfulness workbook” and “feral raccoon holding a therapy degree.” My goal? Helping people heal without losing the parts of themselves that make them human. Also maybe convincing at least one client to unclench their jaw today. In all seriousness, I am a person experiencing the world through the lens of neurodivergence and trauma. Besides being a licensed clinical social worker and liensed clinical addictions counselor, I'm also recognized by the state of Indiana as a Certified Peer Support Professional and carry national certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I'm a Master Reiki Practitioner and certified as a sound healer and therapeutic art life coach. I take the business of healing and living seriously, but believe that we all need to honor our whimsy, creativity, and sense of childlike wonder.
The first session is us beginning to build a bond. We get to know each other and learn how we can work together as a team to best address her goals in therapy. I have invested a lot of time into learning how to best meet clients needs, and thats what I'm here for -- your needs, not my ego.
My approach stands out, because I am exceptionally person centered and my goals is harm reduction (in whatever way you may benefit), while helping you identify what brings you peace, happiness, love and joy on a daily basis.
Experienced trauma? How about navigating identity issues? Trying to figure out neurodivergence in a neurotypical world? I’m here for everyone who feels stuck and wants to grow beyond the limitations society puts on us. Ideal clients are eager to build that life worth living and work on themselves even when life is lifing. We’re here to work through this together.
Other specialties
I identify as
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is foundational for me, as it focuses on a client individuality, and what is important for them as a person, compared to many other forms of therapy that have set acronyms and skills that need to be used.
Attachment-based
if needed, or wanted, we can complete attachment style surveys, and look at how your attachment style impacts your relationships with others, as well as yourself.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize various interventions from CBT to address cognitive distortions and labeling emotions. I can also utilize CBT for substance use treatment to help clients identify how their thoughts and feelings are connected to their substance use.
Compassion Focused
Always compassion focused. We are all doing the best we can in any given moment.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I utilize curiosity to help ensure that I am culturally sensitive. I also have dedicated a lot of time to learning about other cultures, and how cultural practices can positively impact people who may have been distanced from their culture of origin. I also firmly believe that the client is the expert of their own culture, and I am here to learn from them and their lived experience.