“Listen. Slide the weight from your shoulders and move forward. You are afraid you might forget, but you never will. You will forgive and remember.” ― Barbara Kingsolver
First and foremost, be proud of yourself for researching therapists and reaching out. It can be a difficult call to make. Through my own experiences, as well as struggles with anxiety, Ive been on the other side of the ‘desk’ and know how it feels to be vulnerable with our innermost thoughts and secrets.
Its important to me that my clients feel safe, respected and encouraged during our sessions together. I use an intuitive approach in therapy and with clients. I’m experienced in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, codependency, post-partum, faith transition, body image, grief/loss, family roles/dynamics, and addiction. I utilize several different modalities including EMDR, DBT skills, CBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
An important aspect of my work with clients is their mind/body connection. I will often encourage and assist my clients in meeting with a doctor of their choice to determine what their body is and isn't doing for them, in effort to identify any chemical and biological deficiencies that could be contributing to mental health distress. This could include vitamin and mineral deficiencies, amino acid, hormonal, thyroid, neurotransmitters, and other imbalances.
I've been employed in the mental health field for the past 8 years. Ive assisted families in crisis as a Medical/Crisis Social Worker at Primary Children’s Medical Center. Ive worked as an individual, group, and family therapist for teens and families struggling with addiction and behavioral issues through a residential treatment center. Since then, Ive been providing individual therapy through private practice.
The dynamic I cherish most about being a therapist is when a client chooses to share something no one else knows; when they are able to stop bearing their burdens alone. My clients often tell me I'm the first therapist they've felt they can be themselves with, which is a tremendous honor.
I have lived in Utah throughout my life, moving to several locations throughout the state. I enjoy spending time outdoors and playing with my son.
Its important to me that my clients feel safe, respected and encouraged during our sessions together. I use an intuitive approach in therapy and with clients. I’m experienced in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, codependency, post-partum, faith transition, body image, grief/loss, family roles/dynamics, and addiction. I utilize several different modalities including EMDR, DBT skills, CBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
An important aspect of my work with clients is their mind/body connection. I will often encourage and assist my clients in meeting with a doctor of their choice to determine what their body is and isn't doing for them, in effort to identify any chemical and biological deficiencies that could be contributing to mental health distress. This could include vitamin and mineral deficiencies, amino acid, hormonal, thyroid, neurotransmitters, and other imbalances.
I've been employed in the mental health field for the past 8 years. Ive assisted families in crisis as a Medical/Crisis Social Worker at Primary Children’s Medical Center. Ive worked as an individual, group, and family therapist for teens and families struggling with addiction and behavioral issues through a residential treatment center. Since then, Ive been providing individual therapy through private practice.
The dynamic I cherish most about being a therapist is when a client chooses to share something no one else knows; when they are able to stop bearing their burdens alone. My clients often tell me I'm the first therapist they've felt they can be themselves with, which is a tremendous honor.
I have lived in Utah throughout my life, moving to several locations throughout the state. I enjoy spending time outdoors and playing with my son.
