About Me
My therapeutic approach is to provide support and feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I am a trauma-informed counselor, understanding the effects and impact of trauma on the person while helping the person move toward a place of strength and healing. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth and balance they are committed to accomplishing.
For the past 10 years, I have worked in outpatient settings, community mental health, school settings, crisis interventions and have on going experience working with child sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect. I also have an extensive background leading groups. I have held a private practice for 4 years.
When I am not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my blended family, walking my husky/lab Molly, snuggling with my two cats, yoga, traveling, art, and being outside.
For the past 10 years, I have worked in outpatient settings, community mental health, school settings, crisis interventions and have on going experience working with child sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect. I also have an extensive background leading groups. I have held a private practice for 4 years.
When I am not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my blended family, walking my husky/lab Molly, snuggling with my two cats, yoga, traveling, art, and being outside.
License, Certifications and Advanced Training
Education
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Alaska #815
- Marriage and Family Therapist specialization, completing licensure
- TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), certified and completed with Dr. Judith Cohen, currently I am the only nationally certified TF-CBT therapist in Alaska
- Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy, certified
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) provider, completing certification
- Filial Play Therapy provider
- I am working toward being a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), completing October 2017
- Background as Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), certified with Yoga Alliance at the 200-Hour Level
- Radiant Child Yoga Teacher, certified, specialty advanced training
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) basic and advanced training, certified
- I have regular ongoing trauma-informed specific training around PTSD, trauma and childhood abuse, and child maltreatment
Education
- Masters- Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Development and Family Studies- Colorado State University
- Dual Bachelor Degrees- Psychology and Sociology- Northern Arizona University
Professional Activities and Memberships
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), since 2008
- American Counseling Association, since 2012
- Association for Play Therapy (APT), since 2011
- The Red Pencil: Humanitarian Mission, since 2015 (read about The Red Pencil)
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