I began my career in 2001 working with at-risk youth at a residential treatment facility. In 2004, I began my career as a Mental Health Counselor. Since that time, I have had many opportunities to work in a variety of settings. I was the Director of Prevention Services, providing mental health and addiction outreach, counseling and education to schools and communities. I also worked as an Outpatient Therapist in a hospital setting providing outpatient mental health and addiction recovery counseling services. I recently served on the Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals for the State of South Dakota. I have owned and operated my counseling private practice since 2013 and am honored to walk along side those searching for hope and healing.

Specialty Areas

Counseling services for adult individuals in the following areas: trauma, victimization of abuse, family of origin conflicts, codependency, self-esteem & self-confidence issues, relational stressors, anxiety, depression, addiction, and stress management.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Minor in Sociology, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, 2001.

Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Resource Development, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 2004.

Licensure & Certification

Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health (LPC-MH)
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Certified Master A.R.T. Practitioner

Associations

American Counseling Association
International Society of Accelerated Resolution Therapy