About

Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and deeply attuned to others — often to the point of neglecting themselves. Therapy becomes a place to examine patterns that developed for good reasons but no longer serve you in the same way.

My work is steady, collaborative, and direct. We focus on what is real and workable, building clarity over time rather than forcing change before it has somewhere to land.

Clinical Approach

My work is shaped by relational and family systems thinking, including Bowen Family Systems Theory. This lens helps us understand how anxiety moves through relationships, how roles form, and how long-standing dynamics influence present-day decisions. Rather than isolating symptoms, we look at the larger system — internal and relational — that shapes them.

I take an integrative approach grounded in evidence-based practice. Mindfulness and body-based awareness are core elements of my work. Insight matters, but integration matters more — the kind of change that shows up in real conversations, clearer boundaries, and daily life.

Clinical Foundations

My clinical work integrates EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Bowen Family Systems Theory, and Ericksonian psychotherapy. These frameworks shape how I understand trauma, relational patterns, and nervous system dynamics. Therapy, however, is never mechanical. It is relational, attuned, and responsive to who you are.

I continue advanced study and consultation in integrative psychotherapy to ensure my work remains clinically grounded and ethically rigorous.

Education and Credentials

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Iowa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Illinois
Master of Social Work, University of Northern Iowa