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"Within counseling, the process of change takes time, respect, and safety. As a counselor, I seek to facilitate as a partner in this process, through determining strengths, taking creative approaches, and working to create small steps that move towards a greater goal."
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Special Interests
Adolescents and pre-adolescents, family counseling, parenting, young adult transitions, trauma response, grief/loss issues, career issues, depression, marriage/relationship counseling, anger control, and spiritual issues.
Experience
• Private Practice, Child & Family Psychological Services, 2006-present
• Chair for the Heartland Region for The Association for Experiential Education, 2005-present
• Common Sense Parenting instructor, 2004-present
• Therapist, Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan, 2004-2006
• Trauma Response and Grief Counselor, American Association for Christian Counselors, 2004
• Intern Therapist, Catholic Family Services, 2004
• Placement Services Specialist, Catholic Family Services, The ARK, 1999-2004
• Youth Specialist, Boys and Girls Club of Kalamazoo, 2001-2002
Education
• M.A. Counseling Psychology and Community Counseling, Western Michigan University, 2004
• B.S. Psychology and Comparative Religion, Lee Honor College, Western Michigan University, 2000
Professional Affiliations
• National Board of Certified Counselors
• The Association for Experiential Education
• American Assocation for Christian Counselors
Insurances Accepted
Please inquire.
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