I meet my clients where they are at emotionally and try to provide guidance at any stage of change they are at. I can keep it very clinical and formal if preferred but I consider myself more of a guide or coach who can help you navigate all of your “life stuff” including work, family and relationships. We can also explore and address your specific diagnoses or struggles with symptoms you may be experiencing. In my career I have held many different social services roles spanning all age ranges served and varying levels of need and intensity but my education in social work and therapy started in 2014. I initially graduated with a B.S. in Business Management from Minnesota State University -Mankato and later went on to graduate with my Master’s in Social Work from St. Ambrose University.

Some of my past roles and areas of learning have included providing ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism and working in school based social work services. In 2017 I created, built & managed a telehealth therapy program while working for another organization and then a few years after that I followed that up by creating & managing an internship program for counseling and social work students from over 20 different colleges and universities. While in that role I also was also lucky enough to able to work for a short time as an adjunct instructor at a local university and to begin providing clinical supervision to other professional therapists and counselors seeking their independent licensure in the State of Iowa.

While doing many of those things, I was also consistently seeing a caseload of amazing clients where I spent about 7 years almost exclusively working with clients exploring LGBTQ+ related topics ranging from the exploration of identity & social norms to helping them access gender affirming medical interventions. Additionally, I have also been able to share knowledge of these varying topics through various speaking engagements, consultation opportunities and for free on my social media platforms. Though I will likely always continue my work with that community, I have spent much of my personal time over the past 3 years learning about and exploring spirituality & religion. I have been working hard to integrate this into sessions as clients want or feel comfortable with.

Generally, my approach to sessions and my clients is relaxed, positive, honest and understanding. My hope is that you feel like you are having a friendly conversation only instead of a friend, it is with someone who is trained to help. Sessions with me can be done via telehealth, face to face or a combination of both. Feel free to bring a coffee or comfort item with you (if you choose to visit at my office), otherwise kick back and let’s explore your concerns together without guilt or shame. I can’t wait to meet you and help you explore whatever you feel is holding you back from being your greatest and fully embodied self.