About Me
I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Iowa and Oregon. I earned my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in child and adolescent psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
I have worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and families struggling with a range of emotional, behavioral, and social concerns. I have specialized training and experience helping individuals navigate challenges related to anxiety spectrum disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, suicidal ideation and self-harm, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, social difficulties, and family dynamics.
I am a wife and a mother to two young, energetic children. My own experience as a parent, combined with my professional training, have provided me with an even deeper understanding of child development. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, eating good food, and traveling.
Areas of Support
I treat and provide support for a range of mental health concerns, including:
Depression
Anxiety
OCD
Behavioral Concerns
Parenting Support
Self-Harm
Trauma
Developmental & Life Stage Transitions
My Approach
There is not a one-size-fits all solution to mental health, which is why I practice from an integrative framework that utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, play therapy techniques, and other expressive modalities to best meet an individual and family’s unique needs.
I have a warm, relational, and collaborative approach that emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship. I focus on using an individual's unique background, identity, culture, and experiences to create a treatment plan that addresses symptoms and concerns, while incorporating new ways to be healthy. I strongly encourage family involvement in the treatment process. When clinically appropriate, I also work to collaborate with the systems in which the child and family are connected in order to help youth thrive in their community.
I am dedicated to creating a welcoming and affirming environment that fully supports individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities. I embrace people of all races, ethnicities, classes, ages, genders, abilities, national origins, immigration statuses, and sexual orientations. I hono and incorporate a person's culture, values, beliefs, and worldview into treatment.
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