Specialties

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Trauma

• Life Transitions

• Suicidality and Self-harm

 

Treatment Approach​​​

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Person-Centered

 

Education​​

 

• Master of Social Work Degree– Western Michigan University

  • Trauma Across the Lifespan Specialization

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree – Calvin University

  • Additional Major in Psychology

 

Personal Statement 

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It’s easy to feel like your worries are too big, too small, or too strange to share. Maybe you’ve
been judged or dismissed by others, leaving you hesitant to open up. Or perhaps you find
yourself struggling with thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that you don’t fully understand or feel
comfortable saying out loud. Sometimes, it’s simply the small things piling up or the uncertainty
of not knowing what comes next.

Whatever brought you here, I’m glad you came—and I’d be honored to support you. My
approach is strengths-based, and I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you
feel truly seen and heard. I’m especially drawn to working with clients who are curious about
Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work, and who want to better understand the deeper
“why” behind the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that shape their lives. I believe that even
the parts of ourselves we may feel ashamed of or want to hide are worthy of curiosity and
compassion.

I’m here to help you explore your experiences without judgment, make sense of patterns that
may feel confusing, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself. Whether
you’ve been afraid to share certain worries, urges, or behaviors—or simply want to understand
yourself more deeply—I’ll meet you with curiosity and compassion. Together, we’ll work toward
meaningful change while honoring your sense of choice and allowing you to take the lead in
your healing.

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Experience

 

Much of my experience has been based in both non-profit organizations and psychiatric hospital settings where I’ve had the opportunity to support children, teens, and adults navigating a wide range of mental health and behavioral challenges. I began doing therapy as an intern during graduate school where I deepened my skills in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and collaborative treatment planning. These experiences have shaped my approach to therapy and have led me to prioritize creating safe, supportive spaces where clients feel empowered to grow, heal, and build lasting resilience.