LMSW
Beginning therapy is a journey to explore the self and how you want to show up in your life and the lives of those around you. Change can be nerve-racking. My intention is to work alongside you to create a collaborative and safe space where you can process, laugh, cry, challenge, and make meaning of the human experience. Together, we can explore what you value most and work toward creating lasting change driven by your goals and needs. I also strive to create an environment where you can show up just as you are, because your lived experiences matter. There is no perfect time or reason to begin therapy. You are always worthy of finding comfort, balance, and joy.
Who I work with:
Children (8+):
Anxiety and worry
Challenges with expressing and regulating emotions
Building healthy coping skills and self-esteem
Difficulty adjusting to life changes, routines, and transitions
Tweens/Teens (12+):
Stress, anxiety, and worry
Peer relationship stress and boundaries
Self-esteem, confidence, and personal growth
Navigating changes and life transitions
Academic, athletic, and extracurricular-related stress and pressure
Identity exploration and development
OCD
Adults (18+):
Life transitions and adjustments - including college, early adulthood, and career
Anxiety, stress, and work-life balance
Boundary exploration
Self-esteem, confidence, and personal growth
Identity exploration and development
Non-specific spiritual development/incorporating spirituality into sessions
Parenting support
OCD
Generational trauma
Complex family dynamics
Common Focus Areas:
Anxiety and stress management
Life transitions and adjustment to new routines or stressors
Boundary exploration
Self-esteem and self-compassion
Grief and loss
Identity exploration and development
Qualifications:
Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - MO and KS
Education: University of Missouri - Kansas City
Specialties: Boundary exploration, stress management, life transitions, identity exploration, values alignment, burnout prevention
Therapeutic Modalities and Perspectives: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered, Strengths-based