About Me

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I am passionate about helping individuals discover their voice and grow into the best versions of themselves within their family system.  I am especially passionate about supporting women as they navigate their unique life experiences.  I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents navigating a wide range of life challenges.

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.

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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 and Certification

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Kansas #03770

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Missouri #2020030349

National Certified Counselor (NCC)
#1404435

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)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed

Attachment Theory

Polyvagal Theory

Somatic techniques

Integration of Christian faith

SYMBIS & Prepare/Enrich facilitator

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