About | psychology

Approach to Therapy

My hope is that when you enter my office you find a space in which you feel completely accepted, as you are, without judgement. A space in which you can feel truly understood and in which you know your story matters. From there, I will help you clarify thoughts and feelings, and better understand the role any distressing behaviors are having in your life. Of primary importance is then using all the insight and skills gained to move to a place of action; where you can reclaim aspects of your life that you may feel have been lost, and where you can feel empowered to live life on your terms.

Education and Training

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. I then attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout where I earned a Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a concentration in the Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders. In 2012, I received my Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN.

My education, work, and ongoing training experiences allow me to help with a variety of concerns including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, grief, navigating symptoms of ADHD, addiction in its various forms, parenting stressors, difficulties with assertiveness and setting boundaries, and coping with the world we live in today.

I also specialize in helping people address their symptoms of disordered

eating, distress related to body image, and underlying issues. I have trained and worked at two of the area's eating disorder treatment centers, and have

continued to help those with eating disorders and at various stages of recovery in my private practice.

It is incredibly important that client and therapist feel confident in their ability to work together - a 'goodness of fit' and confidence in the ability to address the concerns that are bringing you to therapy. Because that is so important, I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation prior to making a decision to schedule that first session.