Clients often tell me I'm not what they expected. I'm not sure what they were expecting exactly, but what I hear most is that they felt comfortable faster than they thought they would. That's what I'm going for.

I work with adults, adolescents, and families, both with individuals and with families as whole units. Depression and anxiety are what bring a lot of people to my door. I also work with people who have a history of self-harm or suicidal ideation, families touched by addiction or incarceration, and anyone navigating trauma, loss, or a life that isn't going the way they planned.

I lean on narrative therapy, which is really about this idea that your story can be retold. Not that your past didn't happen, but that the meaning you've made of it isn't fixed. Alongside that I use DBT skills and Motivational Interviewing depending on what you need.

Over the past five years I've worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including addiction treatment, and I really believe in care that involves your whole system of support, not just your individual sessions. I earned my master's from South Dakota State University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Counseling.

When I'm not working I'm usually outside somewhere: hiking, backpacking, taking photos, going to concerts, or getting embarrassingly excited about sports.

Wherever you are right now, you don't have to stay stuck there. I'd love to help.