About

Education & Training

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) in 2004 from Eastern Michigan University, where I gained experience working in legal advocacy with survivors of domestic violence and violence against women.  

I earned a Master's in Social Work (MSW) in 2005 from the University of Michigan with a focus on interpersonal practice.   I currently hold a license with the State of Michigan in clinical social work. I have previously held a license in the State of Ohio.

Experience

My experience spans a variety of roles within outpatient therapeutic services. In addition to providing outpatient therapy for individuals, groups, families and couples, I have served on emergency mental health response teams, assessment teams, as well as individual & group DBT teams.  I  contributed to Michigan Prevents Prodromal Progression research project by providing mental health therapy to individuals with early onset psychosis.

I have specialized training in treatment methods, including Gottman Method Couples Therapy, DBT, CBT, and EFT.

My approach to therapy is eclectic, client centered, trauma informed, emotion focused, strength based and evidence based.