I’ve worked with children, families, and individuals for over 15 years. I started working as a respite care worker for folks with disabilities. I have been a social worker since 2006. We are complex humans and often, our issues are not isolated. I see people in a humanistic way. I work to understand a person’s family of origin, your past and current environment, coping skills, belief system, strengths, and other dimensions.
You can live a full and satisfying life and have struggles. Both can be true.
My work as a social worker and therapist has taught me to have a wider lens to support you. Here is a highlight of some work I have done: I’ve worked as an in-home therapist helping families through difficult and stressful situations. From complex trauma to supporting children in their home with transitions. My areas of current specialization include: anxiety, depression, perfectionism, ADHD, relational and family work. Before starting my private practice, I worked for community mental health as an advocate and case manager. I’ve run and lead many groups including: The Daring Way Work, mindfulness/yoga, parenting groups, process groups, and adolescent focussed groups. This work brings me great joy.
I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in Social Work from Wayne State University and I am fully licensed in the state of Michigan. I am a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, Certified E- RYT Yoga Teacher + Therapeutic Yoga Training, Certified Nurturing Program Facilitator, Trained by National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children.
Some modalities I use:
Transpersonal + Humanistic, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness Stress Reduction & Self-Compassion Practices, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive & Dialectical, Psychodynamic, Emotionally Focused/Gottman, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Psychodrama, and Play/Expressive Therapy.
