This is my 27th year as a Therapist/Social Worker. I have vast experience working in the public school system, mental health, foster care, and adoption. I have experience working with children and families with special education disabilities, anger management, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. I am experienced working with individuals, families, couples, people with different abilities, mental and emotional challenges.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 18 years of experience working with women, children & families.
I specialize in women's health, chronic health conditions, depression, anxiety, perinatal mood disorders, domestic violence and PTSD/trauma.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Life Education (Spring Arbor University) and earned my Master's degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. I am certified as an Integrated Health Behavioral Health Specialist through the University of Michigan and Cherokee Health Systems (TN). I also have advanced training and certifications in Women's Health, Perinatal Mental Health, and Trauma Focused CBT. I have worked in a wide variety of settings including providing home visits to mothers with postpartum depression, serving as a Behavioral Health Consultant, Integrated Healthcare Supervisor, and Pediatric Integrated Psychotherapist at Henry Ford Health System. In addition, I have served as an adjunct instructor at Spring Arbor University and Southern New Hampshire University and I provide professional consultations to local pediatricians and OB/Gyns. I am currently working on obtaining a certificate as an Animal Assisted Therapist.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan and Colorado with 17 years of experience. I have worked extensively with young and middle-aged with various concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse and PTSD/trauma to eating disorders, relationship challenges and academic & career transition issues. You can expect a safe and non-judgmental space to share your concerns with a supportive, active listener, if you choose to work with me. We can work collaboratively towards identifying concrete solutions that address your individual needs. I am passionate about the mind-body-spirit connection in both my professional and personal life. I am an avid runner and former college athlete, practice regular meditation for my own stress management and personal growth, and I spend lots of time in nature and the outdoors with my family (husband and two boys aged 8 and 12) in all seasons kayaking, camping, hiking, and skiing/snowboarding.