"I believe that all people are uniquely gifted, uniquely challenged, relationally driven, worthy of respect, and deserving of peace and fulfillment.  With these core beliefs in place, I seek to provide a safe enviornment, free of judgment and pressure, in which you and I can combine my professional tools with your personal strengths to identify unmet needs, develop critical skills, and build the resiliency necessary to live a fulfilling life.  I believe it is a privilege to be a part of such restoration in the lives of children, adolescents and adults; therefore, I assure you that confidentiality and respect will be the foundations of our work together.”

Special Interests

Childhood abuse, Trauma (including sexual assault), Grief/Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Suicide, Divorce/Separation, Parenting Issues, Teen Issues, Women's Issues, Play Therapy, Music Therapy

Experience

• Therapist, Child & Family Psycholocial Services, 2009-present
• Therapist, Family & Children Services
• Crisis Clinician, Mobile Crisis Response
• Pediatric Psychology Intern, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies
• Crisis Worker, Gryphon Place

Education

• M.A., Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University
• B.S., Psychology, Western Michigan University
• B.M., Vocal Music, Millikin University