My experience includes being a volunteer lay counselor at North Heights Lutheran Church, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Celebrate Recovery, and The Dwelling Place. I interned at The Bridge for Youth and have worked professionally at St. David’s Center for Child and Family Development, Christian Recovery Counseling and, since 2017, at Genuine Therapy Center.

Years of Experience: Fully licensed since 2014

Office Location(s): Ham Lake

Areas of Expertise: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, Relational Issues, Self-esteem, Boundaries.

Areas of Interest: Adolescence, Individual, Couples, and Families

Clinical Approach: My approach is to help clients explore how their maladaptive thinking processes influence their feelings and emotions and how these emotions affect their behavior. Together we collaborate on how by changing our thinking, we can change our feelings and emotions and how this change affects our behavior. Symptoms of addiction, anxiety and depression seem to be minimized by this process.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern College, 2007; Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Adler Graduate School, 2010

License & Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; License # 2646

Hobbies/Interests: When I am not working, I enjoy nature walks with my pups, reading, and spending time with my grandsons. Duluth is one of our favorite adventure destinations.