I have worked in mental health for over 10 years in different areas that include: Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse clinics, Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals, Home Health Programs, and Private Practice. 

I know that no single approach is the right one for every individual. I have been trained in a range of modalities that help me create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. My training includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-focused, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am also fortunate to bring my dog, Bailey, to the office. Bailey is currently working on her Therapy Dog Certification. 

As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and a sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling. I work with Adults and Geriatric populations. 

I received both a certification in Substance Abuse Counseling and my Master of Social Work, and I am currently working on my Master of Gerontology from the University of Utah.