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 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 also 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, emotion focused, strength based and evidence based.