About Me
I am passionate about helping people discover their voice and develop a stronger, more confident sense of self. Through a family systems lens, I work with individuals, couples, and families to better understand patterns, improve relationships, and navigate life’s challenges. I have a special passion for supporting women as they move through transitions and the unique experiences of their lives.
My Counseling Approach
My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and grounded in attachment theory, with a holistic focus that integrates emotional, physiological, spiritual, and cognitive well-being. I use a variety of techniques, all grounded in theory and supported by empirical research. As an EMDR-trained clinician, I help clients organize and process traumatic experiences, drawing on evidence-based techniques to foster healing and resilience. I walk alongside clients and together we explore relational patterns, determine appropriate boundaries, and discover how past trauma shows up in present day moments.
What Led Me to Counseling
Before I became a counselor, I worked as a Special Education teacher for 12 years in Missouri and Kansas public schools. During that time, I focused on supporting students’ academic progress, though I often saw how mental health challenges and family dynamics affected students’ ability to succeed.
My Counseling Journey
After earning my Master of Arts in Counseling from a CACREP-accredited program, I spent five years working in a community mental health center, where I gained valuable experience with diverse and complex cases. I am currently working as an independent contractor with Ampersand Counseling Group, with my primary office located in the Briarcliff area, and a secondary office in Liberty, Missouri .
Licensure, Certification, & Professional Associations
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Kansas #03770
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Missouri #2020030349
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
#1404435
American Counseling Association
Since I am licensed in both Kansas and Missouri, I see clients for in-person sessions located in the Greater Kansas City Area. I also see clients virtually across the states of Missouri and Kansas.
Specialized Training
Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing (EMDR), level 1 and level 2
Emotionally Focused Therapy, Externship expected completion 2026
Internal Family Systems (IFS), level 1 expected completion 2026
SYMBIS & Prepare/Enrich facilitator
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Additional Areas of Knowledge
The Gottman Method
Attachment Theory
Polyvagal Theory
Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Faith integration
