About the therapist
“I believe that our greatest wounds happen in relationship, and it is in relationship where we can find healing. We do not need a new theory as much as we need a new experience of being seen, known, and accepted just as we are.”
Hello! I am glad you are here!
I am a licensed mental health counselor specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, adoption, attachment, relationships, and spirituality. My journey has taken me to children’s homes in Mexico and Peru in addition to working in educational, medical, and residential environments in the US. I am deeply committed to healing being experienced in individuals, families, churches, communities and society at large.
I rely on an eclectic mix of attachment theory, relational psychodynamic model, internal family systems (IFS), narrative-focused trauma care, and body awareness. I am also familiar with Trust Based Relational Intervention, (TBRI), Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavior Theory (TF-CBT).
Education:
Masters in Counseling Psychology - The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.
Bachelor’s in Social Work - Grand View University
Bachelor’s in Spanish - Grand View University
Additional Training:
Narrative Focused Trauma Care: Levels 1 & 2 - Allender Center - 210 hours
Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) - 11 hours
Trauma and Self-Harm: Increase Safety with a New Approach to Cutting, Bingeing, and Addictive Behavior -12 hours
IFS Immersion: Integrating Internal Family Systems Across Clinical Applications - 21 hours
Creative and playful pathways to treat Acute, Complex, & Attachment Trauma - 12 hours