In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
Growing up, I always knew I wanted to be a therapist. So when I was in my early 20's and felt lost and unsure in life, I found a therapist at a big healthcare system and went to therapy a few times. It was so terrible. I felt like a number when the therapist gave me some dumb goals that didn't fit at all. It was weird to talk to some strange lady who was asking me a million questions. I knew I could never be THAT kind of therapist. If you want to work with me, I will meet you wherever you are. We will focus on whatever is on mind in an easy and comfortable way.
What do you view as a key component of the therapeutic relationship?
The most important thing in therapy is the bond between client and therapist. You need to feel like you can talk to the therapist, about anything! Keep looking until you find that person!
What’s the most profound, insightful, or interesting thing you’ve learned as a mental health professional?
WHEN YOU SPEAK THE PAIN, IT FADES People are groovy. I've seen people make some changes and do some things that should have been impossible! They can get through HARD things. When you find a therapist that works for you, it's amazing what you will do, too!
Specialties
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Addiction
Regular involvement with a substance or activity in a compulsive, hard to control way that often has harmful consequences. Often refers to substance use, but can include compulsive behaviors such as sex, gambling, or shopping.
Life transitions
Positive and negative change can be difficult, including things like moving, breaking up, adjusting to parenthood, or changing careers. It’s normal to feel stressed, however, life transitions can inhibit people from living healthy lifestyles.
General Expertise
Depression
Depression often causes people to feel sad, empty, or hopeless, and can cause a lack of interest in life. It can also affect a person's thinking patterns and physical health.
Careers
Designed to help people choose, change, or leave a career at any stage of life. Careers are often wrapped up in people’s perceived identity, therefore, any change can cause anxiety and/or depression.
Work Stress
Workplace issues are a common source of stress and can include interpersonal conflict, communication problems, gossip, harassment, discrimination, low motivation and job satisfaction, performance issues, and poor job fit.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Loss/Grief
Grief is a reaction to an emotionally significant loss and often comes with symptoms of depression or anxiety. These symptoms can remain intense and last for a long time after a loss, making it difficult to move forward with a healthy lifestyle.
Fees
$80
First Session
$120
Family Therapy
$60
Couples Therapy
$400
Group Therapy
$80
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
Group Session
Retreats
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Seniors (65+)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychoanalysis
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Art Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Forensic Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Play Therapy
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Creative Art Therapy
Play Therapy
Training / Certifications
Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Theraplay
Motivational Interviewing
Licensure
WI, LCSW, 8879
Education
University of Wisconsin Madison
Viterbo University
Work History
Before becoming a therapist, I started working as a social worker in the prison system. After getting out of prison :-) I started doing therapy in-home with families, kids, and couples. I enjoy working with kids of all ages! Following my time doing in-home therapy, I started working inpatient at a detox and rehab center where I did individual and group therapy work with individuals living with addictions. After a couple of years, I began doing therapy in outpatient behavioral health at Mayo Clinic, specializing in working with children, teens, and individuals on things like depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, relationship problems and more! I have been in practice since 2016.
Location
Stout Road, Menomonie, 54720, WI