I work with individuals experiencing issues of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and relational difficulties. I believe the therapeutic relationship is an important part of the process and I make a conscious effort to help clients feel valued and heard throughout the counseling process. I have received certification in Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP) techniques, which specializes in delivering evidence-informed services to aid in client’s recovery. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help individuals process through traumatic experiences. In addition, I am certified to offer Hypnotherapy to manage an array of mental health concerns.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MN LPCC 3102