ABOUT ME
I took the scenic route to become a clinician after spending many years as a graphic designer. At 45, I decided to recreate myself and move toward a career path I'm passionate about.
Like you, I have encountered a fair amount of life struggles of my own, and I disclose that in the therapeutic relationship where it benefits my clients. I'm a parent of 3, and have navigated my share of shifting family dynamics as well as exploring the early stages of my own journey into middle age.
These experiences, combined with my education and training, allow me to not only understand the needs of my clients but to provide genuine empathy without a stitch of judgment.
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I know what it feels like to be a client, as I have been in counseling at various times throughout my life, and continue to integrate this as a regular discipline of self-care.
​EDUCATION
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Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling,
University of WI, Whitewater ​ -
Bachelor of Science in Justice and Public Policy,
Concordia University WI, Mequon -
Substance Abuse Counselor
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CACREP Accreditation ​
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Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
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American Counseling Association (ACA)
While I have training as a generalist, I have advanced skills and training in eating disorders, marriage and family, and Substance Abuse, where I completed my addiction studies abroad in Scotland.
I am skilled at using a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, including attachment theory work, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, schema, and insight-based therapies.
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