I began my journey to becoming a therapist when I entered Mizzou as a freshman in August of 2004. I continued to further my education and pursue my passion of helping others in a myriad of ways throughout the years. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies in 2009 with a minor in Psychology. After taking a break to work in the People Management field, I then completed my Master of Education in Professional Counseling with a dual emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling through Stephens College in 2012.
Attending to multiple demographics and having the opportunity to work in diverse settings throughout my educational and professional experience has allowed me to provide individualized care to those I work with. I have had the privilege of serving individuals throughout the lifespan, including those with developmental disabilities, severe and persistent mental illness, and in various transitional phases of their lifespan.
I believe that fostering and developing relationships are important components of leading a well balanced and healthy lifestyle. My role as a therapist is to guide and support those who seek out my services in a way that allows them to explore, process, and learn techniques and skills to gain perspective and follow through on working on ways to achieve the goals they set for therapy and throughout their daily life. I have a passion for helping others and enabling you to grow and develop by providing resources and assistance that aids you in meeting those goals.
My specialties and experience include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused, PSB-CBT, Illness Management and Recovery, and IDDT. I am skilled in Career Development, Individual and Family Therapy, Couples/Marriage Therapy, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, and Training.
