About Me
Originally from the Midwest, I am excited to serve clients in South Carolina. I have been working in the mental health field for more than 8 years. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater with a major in social work. I entered the field working in the residential and community setting increasing my understanding of how systemic barriers impact client lives, and how individual behaviors can work towards or against a client’s identified goals. During this work, I learned my passion for meeting with clients and providing therapy services, so I pursued a master’s degree in social work at George Williams College of Aurora University. Since graduation, I have worked on the Comprehensive Community Services team providing community based mental health therapy. The last three years I have worked as an Outpatient Psychotherapist providing evidence based, client centered therapy.
As an Outpatient Psychotherapist, I have had the privilege to work with a variety of individual diagnoses and challenges. I have expertise treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, SI/Self-Injury, ADHD, and those struggling with life adjustments. I am comfortable working with and treating individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses including Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, and Bi-Polar disorder. Additionally, I have provided evidence-based treatment for those who may be struggling with substance use and/or addictions.
Approach to Therapy
My approach to therapy is person centered, meeting clients where they are at with a sense of gratitude for the client’s courage to seek therapy services. I have experience working primarily with adults throughout the lifespan, and I enjoy working with older adults. My preferred therapeutic orientations include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), TEAM-CBT, Emotion Focused Skills Systems and Motivational Interviewing. In therapy I will use skills and techniques from multiple orientations and approaches to best support the needs of each of my clients.
