I am an LPC-MH and NCC licensed therapist for the state of South Dakota. I have experience in community mental health as well as working with individuals with disabilities. My favorite therapy approaches to utilize are DBT, CBT, and solution focused therapy.
My counseling style is considered to be fairly laid back and flexible. I have been described as supportive, caring, compassionate, and understanding. I am spiritual, but it is not the primary focus of my practice as a therapist. I believe in a holistic approach in taking care of your mind, body, and soul/spirit. I believe identifying and building on your strengths and knowledge can help you overcome your obstacles and help come to self-realization. I’m here to help you sort through the difficult things and offer you a safe space to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I have I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, ADHD, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Jealousy, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
SD LPC-MH LPC-MH30734